Zhulan (chloranthus)

Chloranthus spicatus

infusion · flower

Small flowers that scent zhulan tea, one of China's great scented teas.

Origin

China (Anhui, Fujian, Zhejiang)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The dried flowers are mixed with tea leaves, or a pinch is infused on its own for five minutes in hot water; then strained.

Did you know?

The tea rests with the fresh flowers, as for jasmine tea.