Product Overview
Type: Herbal
Packaging: Tin
Origin: China
Description: Sacred Lotus Flower tea is a renowned beverage with many health benefits and an intriguing aroma. Our tea is sourced in southern China and is fresh packed to keep the subtle flavors locked in. The lotus plant grows widely across Asia in ponds with distinctive flowers varying in colors from pink, white and blue. In Asia the lotus flower is often associated with the Buddha, in India the petals represent the elements of the earth, while in Egypt it represents rebirth.
Records also show ancient Egyptians consumed lotus flowers soaked in wine to enjoy the sacred flower’s mood enhancing properties. Modern science has discovered that these effects result from positive mood affecting alkaloids unique to the plant.
There are many health benefits reported from drinking sacred lotus flower tea. These include;
* lowering cholesterol by blocking the absorption of fats
* lowering blood sugar levels
* an anti-inflammatory
* reducing blood flow for women who have heavy periods
* high vitamin B which improves fertility, vitality and moods
* vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant
Other health benefits of sacred lotus flowers besides making a tea include its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Rubbing lotus leaves into infected area have been shown to kill the fungus that cause ringworm and athletes foot.
Drinking a cup of sacred lotus flower tea a day is not only an relaxing, mood enhancing experience to share but also a healthy part of your well being and should be a part of a positive lifestyle.
30g each tin, includes 12-14 blooms.
Brewing Guide: Steep 1 blossom of dried leaves in 1 cup of hot water. Cover it for 5 minutes.
