Summer Teas
In summer, when it is very hot, people run the risk of getting sunstroke. Cooling teas can help prevent and treat mild sunstroke. They also quench thirst and improve the appetite. Dried white chrysanthemum flowers are especially useful for this.
Tomato tea
In the summer when it is very hot it is all too easy to lose your appetite. This tea will perk up your appetite. If you like, you can sweeten the tea with a little sugar.
· 1 tomato (about the size of a ping pong ball)
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
· Sugar (optional)
Wash the tomato, but do not peel it. Roughly dice the tomato and put it into a pot with some green tea leaves. Bring the water to the boil and pour into the pot. Add sugar to taste, cover, and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.
Hot chrysanthemum tea
This white chrysanthemum tea is good for treating mild sunstroke.
· 20 dried white chrysanthemum flowers
· Light green or green tea
· 3 cups (850 ml) of water
Wash the chrysanthemum flowers and put them into a pot and add some light green or green tea. Bring the water to the boil and pour into the pot. Cover and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.
Chilled chrysanthemum tea
This variation is an ideal drink for hot summer parties. As well as helping to prevent sunstroke it is also an excellent thirst quencher. Big soup tureens, heat-resistant bowls, and large jugs are all ideal vessels for serving this tea.
· Half a package of dried white chrysanthemum flowers
· 7–8 pints (4 – 4 ½ liters) of water
· Honey or rock sugar to taste
Wash the chrysanthemum flowers and put them into a large saucepan with the water. Bring it to the boil, reduce the heat, and continue to cook for half an hour. If you wish to use rock sugar add it at this stage. Remove the pan from the heat, allow to cool slightly, and strain the tea into the tureen or bowl. Allow the tea to cool completely and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
If you use honey, cover the pot and wait until the tea is lukewarm before adding it.
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