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Chrysanthemum Milk Tea

Floral, fragrant and light - this Chrysanthemum milk tea is full of childhood nostalgia!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Chinese
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 6 g dried chrysanthemum flowers
  • 480 g water
  • 1 green tea bag
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp stevia or sugar
  • 30 ml milk
  • Ice
  • Whipped cream
  • A pinch of dried chrysanthemum petals for garnish

Method
 

Make the Chrysanthemum Green Tea Base
  1. In a small pot, add the dried chrysanthemum flowers and water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat with the lid on.
  3. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it gently simmer/steep for 7 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat, add the honey and sugar, and stir until fully dissolved.
  5. Add the green tea bag and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  6. Strain and transfer the tea into a glass jug. Let it cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge if desired.
Assemble the Drink
  1. Fill a cup with ice.
  2. Pour in the cooled chrysanthemum tea.
  3. Add the milk and stir gently.
  4. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of dried chrysanthemum petals for decoration (optional).

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