Steep time
5–10 min
Recommended
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
None
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: fruit, yogurt, or honeyed desserts
Osmanthus flowers, also known as "gui hua" in Chinese, are small, fragrant blossoms from the Osmanthus genus. These flowers are native to Asia, particularly China, Japan, and the Himalayas, and are widely appreciated for their sweet, floral scent, which is reminiscent of apricots or peaches. Brewing Instruction SCOOP | 3g or 2 tsp per 8oz waterPOUR | Boiling water over leavesSTEEP | 4-5 min Steeping instructions are a starting point for how to make this tea. We encourage you to play around with the tea quantity or steeping time to customize the brew for your taste.