The peony flower is a symbol of good luck and spring and has been a commonly used herb for many ailments in Eastern medicine for thousands of years. These buds are from Chongqing China, the birthplace of the Chinese peony. Brewing Instruction SCOOP | 3g or 4 buds 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.