veganRinse the flowers
Place the dried chrysanthemum flowers in a fine sieve or small bowl and rinse them briefly under cool running water to wash away any dust. Let them drain well so you do not dilute the tea.
Simmer and steep
Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring it to a full boil over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed chrysanthemum flowers, lower the heat so the liquid barely bubbles, and simmer 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the tea steep for 8 minutes, until it smells floral and turns a light golden color.
Sweeten the tea
Stir in the rock sugar a little at a time while the tea is still hot, tasting as you go, until the sweetness feels right to you and the sugar has fully dissolved.
Strain and serve
Strain the tea into 4 cups or a teapot, leaving the flowers behind. Serve it warm while the aroma is at its best.
