Goji berry and rose tea is a type of health beverage, primarily composed of dried roses, goji berries, honey or rock sugar. Consuming this tea in moderation can help nourish the liver and kidneys, clear the eyes, improve blood circulation, regulate menstruation and alleviate pain.
It can also enhance skin complexion and beauty when consumed by women. But how to prepare goji berry and rose tea? What should one be aware of when drinking it? Let’s find out.
How to prepare goji berry and rose tea:
Ingredients: Dried roses, goji berries, honey (or rock sugar).
Method: Boil the rose petals in hot water for one minute, then remove; combine with goji berries in a cup and pour boiling water over them; once cooled slightly, mix in honey (or rock sugar) to taste.
The benefits and effects of goji berry and rose tea:
Benefits of rose tea:
- Beauty and skincare: For those well-versed in beauty and skincare, the benefits of rose petals are no secret. Regular consumption of rose tea can stimulate blood circulation, eliminate pigmentation, and give the face a rosy and radiant complexion. Rose petals also combat free radicals, reducing wrinkles and delaying skin aging.
- Body nourishment: The nutritional and medicinal values of rose tea are why it’s favored by many women. Roses contain various vitamins that can nourish certain organs of the body, relieve liver stagnation and depression, and stimulate blood circulation. Women can regulate their hormonal balance and relieve irritability during their menstrual cycles by consuming rose tea.
- Emotional regulation: Amid the increasing pressures of work and life, drinking more rose tea can soothe and stabilize emotions.
Benefits of goji tea:
- Anti-aging: Goji berries can combat oxidative damage from free radicals, thus slowing down the aging process and prolonging life.
- Liver nourishment and eye brightening: The polysaccharides in goji tea have a protective effect on experimental liver damage, reduce serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase levels, and promote liver repair. Experimental results show that goji berries can inhibit the deposition of fat in liver cells and promote the regeneration of liver cells.
Can goji berry and rose tea cause heatiness?
Both goji berries and roses are warm-natured foods. When combined, this warming effect is amplified, making excessive consumption likely to cause heatiness.
To avoid this, a couple of chrysanthemums can be added when brewing, as chrysanthemums are cooling and can neutralize the heat from the goji berry and rose tea.
Precautions when drinking goji berry and rose tea:
- Generally speaking, it is best to consume goji berry and rose tea while it is hot. The longer rose petals steep in boiling water, the more likely harmful substances will be leached, which is detrimental to health when consumed.
- Overnight goji berry and rose tea should not be consumed, as it may contain harmful substances. Long-term consumption can harm health. This also applies to other types of tea.
- Additionally, excessive consumption of goji berry and rose tea should be avoided, as it can cause discomfort. It is recommended to use no more than 15 grams of rose petals and a small amount of goji berries per serving.
- It’s also worth noting that women should avoid consuming goji berry and rose tea during their menstrual cycle, as it may lead to excessive menstrual flow.