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How to dry gardenia flowers and make tea

Last Update ：2024.04.18

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2. How to make tea from gardenia flowers

To select unopened buds or newly bloomed flowers, first remove the peduncles and calyces, spread the corollas downward into a thin layer, and dry them in an oven or with a slow fire. When making tea, take out two or three flowers and put them in a tea cup, pour 95 degree hot water and brew directly. It is best to simmer for about 3 minutes, so that the effects of gardenia can be better exerted. You can brew it a few more times until the aroma dissipates before pouring it out.

1. How to dry gardenia flowers

1. How to dry gardenias

If you want to make tea from gardenias, you should choose unopened buds or first-blooming flowers. Such flowers have higher edible value. After picking, remove the pedicel and calyx first, then spread the corolla downward into a thin layer, and dry it in an oven or on a slow fire.

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2. How to make gardenia tea

Put two or three roasted or dried gardenia flowers into a tea cup, then pour 95 degree hot water, brew directly, and pour in the hot water. After soaking in water for about 3 minutes, the effect of gardenia can be better exerted and its essence can be integrated into the water. You can brew gardenias a few more times until the fragrance dissipates before pouring them out.

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3. The benefits of gardenia tea

The benefits of gardenia tea are mainly reflected in four aspects. First, it can clear away heat and cool blood. Gardenia is bitter and cold, and can enter the blood and eliminate evil heat. Second, it can reduce phlegm and relieve cough. Gardenia can inhibit the growth of bacteria, dilute phlegm, and have the effect of reducing phlegm and relieving cough. Third, it can purge fire and relieve troubles, and can help treat exogenous fever and depression and insomnia. Fourth, it can relieve constipation, because gardenia contains fiber, which can widen the intestines and promote bowel movement, help stool excretion, and prevent hemorrhoids.