It's easy to feel drowsy in the spring, leaving one listless and sleepy. This is sometimes referred to as "spring fatigue syndrome." To combat spring fatigue, in addition to measures like diet, exercise, and maintaining a cheerful mood, drinking flower tea can also refresh the mind and alleviate spring lethargy.
Refresh the Spirit — Lavender Lemon Tea
Preparation: Select 5-6 dried lavender buds and lemon slices or lemon juice. Place the dried lavender buds and lemon slices in a teacup, add boiling water, and cover for 5-10 minutes. If using lemon juice, add it after the tea has cooled to a light green temperature. Effects: The scent of lavender is beloved by many women. Since ancient times, it has been used for nourishing, relieving stress, and eliminating fatigue. Lemon has diuretic properties, promotes digestion and blood circulation, and relieves headaches. Its light fragrance can also invigorate the spirit, but pregnant women should avoid tea containing lemon.
Drive Away Fatigue — Chrysanthemum and Ginseng Tea
Preparation: Select 4-5 dried chrysanthemum buds and 10-20 grams of ginseng. Chop the ginseng into fine pieces, add it to the chrysanthemum buds, and steep with hot water, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Effects: Ginseng contains saponins and various vitamins and has a good regulatory effect on the human nervous system. It can improve immunity and effectively drive away fatigue. Chrysanthemum has a fragrant aroma and can reduce internal heat and improve eyesight. The combination of the two has a refreshing effect. However, people with high blood pressure should avoid ginseng, and ginseng should not be taken with tea, coffee, or radishes.
Refresh and Cool Down — Rose and Mint Tea
Preparation: Select 4-5 dried rose buds and a small amount of mint. Place the dried roses and mint in a cup, cover, and steep for 10-15 minutes. The refreshing effect is better when the tea is cool. Effects: A person's mood can fluctuate easily during the transition from spring to summer. Roses are often favored by office women for their effect of invigorating blood circulation and soothing emotions. Mint can drive away fatigue and make one feel refreshed. The sweet, pure fragrance of roses can mellow the bitterness of mint, achieving two goals at once.
Rock Sugar Mint Tea Preparation: Select 5-10 mint leaves and rock sugar, honey, or fruit juice. Rinse the Chinese herbal mint leaves with cold water, place them in a teacup, add 200ml of hot water, and cover for 15-20 minutes until the herbal fragrance is released. When cooled, add rock sugar, honey, or fruit juice according to personal preference to enhance the tea's taste.
Additionally, mint and chrysanthemum tea can clear heat and detoxify, relieving fatigue. Drinking it with mint, which has a refreshing effect, can enhance the results. Preparation: Select 3 qian (about 9 grams) of mint and 2 qian (about 6 grams) of chrysanthemum. Place the chrysanthemum and mint in a teacup, cover, and steep for 5-10 minutes.
Refresh and Strengthen the Body — Honey Chrysanthemum Tea
Preparation: Select 500 grams of honey and 1 kilogram of fresh chrysanthemum petals. Mash the fresh chrysanthemum petals, add water, and simmer for half an hour, performing two successive extractions of equal amount. Filter out the residue, combine the two extracts, and concentrate over low heat to 500ml. When cooled to below 60°C, add the honey and mix well. Take 20ml before each meal daily. Effects: Can refresh the body, strengthen it, and eliminate fatigue.
Brain-Boosting and Refreshing — Herbal Tea
Preparation: Select a small amount of ginseng flower and Hangbai chrysanthemum. Combine ginseng flower and Hangbai chrysanthemum, and a small amount of stevia leaf can be added for flavoring. Its taste is light, fresh, and elegant. Effects: Can cool the body, reduce internal heat, clear heat and detoxify, nourish blood and qi, protect the liver and improve eyesight, and boost brain function and refresh the spirit.