Snow Lotus Tea Additive

Snow Lotus (Saussurea involucrata) is a rare mountain plant used since ancient times in Chinese medicine and tea rituals. As a tea additive, it imparts a delicate floral-herbal aroma and has powerful health benefits.

The infusion with Snow Lotus has a light sweet floral taste and a subtle mountain herb aroma. It perfectly complements white teas, green teas, and light oolongs, adding depth and elegance.

Benefits of Snow Lotus:

• Supports the immune system and enhances body resistance
• Calms the nervous system and helps fight stress
• Improves metabolism and sustains energy
• Helps reduce inflammation in the body
• Has antioxidant properties — protects cells from aging

Characteristics:

• Type: Natural tea additive
• Form: Dried flower or petals
• Origin: High mountains of China
• Aroma: Floral, delicate, mountain-herbal
• Taste: Light, sweetish, herbal

How to brew Snow Lotus:

1. Add 1 flower or several petals to the main tea or brew separately
2. Water temperature — 80–90°C
3. Steep for 3–5 minutes
4. Can be brewed multiple times

Best paired with:

• White teas (Bai Hao Yin Zhen, Bai Mu Dan)
• Green teas
• Light oolongs
• Light sheng pu-erhs