How much caffeine is in Chrysanthemum Tea?

Chrysanthemum Tea is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz (240 ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Chrysanthemum Tea?

Target 85°C (185°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Chrysanthemum Tea be extracted?

Extract for 3:00-5:00 using Glass Teapot or Gaiwan, at a ratio of 8g/L (about 6 whole flowers to 240ml), prepared at Whole Flower. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Chrysanthemum Tea taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Chrysanthemum Tea?

Chrysanthemum is in the Asteraceae family — anyone allergic to ragweed, daisies or marigolds may react. Commonly sold with added rock sugar; check if you are avoiding it. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · China

Chrysanthemum Tea

Name: How to Brew Chrysanthemum Tea
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 oz (240 ml)
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 8g/L (about 6 whole flowers to 240ml) of Chrysanthemum Tea; Filtered water heated to 85°C (185°F)

菊花茶

Whole dried flowers steeped to a pale gold — floral, caffeine-free and faintly sweet.

Dried Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers steeped whole, often with rock sugar or goji berries.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyLow

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as pronounced rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

No distinct note recorded here — the finish reads as restrained rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

restrained body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

Direct-drive motor with 64mm stainless steel flat burrs engineered specifically for pour-over, drip, and cold brew clarity.

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