February 5th, 2010 · Beverages

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Singapore Local Favourites was so kind to share a recipe with Ask Ms Recipe ( if you want to submit your recipe read on.)
Iced chrysanthemum tea is one of the most popular drinks in Singapore, Malaysia
and Thailand, available in markets and restaurants. It is made by steeping
chrysanthemum flowers in boiling water and sweetening with sugar.
Chrysanthemum tea is said to be good for the heart and eyes, curing headaches
and calming the mind. Serve either hot or ice.
Ingredients
1/2 oz dried chrysanthemum
2 cups of water
1/2 cup sugar (or other sweetener) or to taste
Directions:
1.Rinse dried chrysanthemum under running water and drain.
2.Bring dried chrysanthemum and water to a rolling boil for 20 to 30 minutes.
3.Add the sugar towards the end of the boiling time. Stir to dissolve. Remove
from heat.
4.Pour the boiled chrysanthemum juice through a filter. Discard the
chrysanthemum.
5.Allow the juice to cool. Refrigerate and serve over ice.
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February 4th, 2010 · Misc
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