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Floral and fruit tea

They are considered modern fusions of Chinese tea and are not part of the six main grades of Chinese tea. These are a combination of tea and dried flowers or preserved fruits.

Fruit tea, rich in vitamin C, is good for digestion and the complexion.

Floral tea is said to be good for the eyes and skin and helps you feel relaxed.

'Chrysanthemum tea clears your mind and gives better eyesight,' said Mr Chin Chew Seng, a traditional Chinese medicine physician.

Fruit tea, rich in vitamin C, is good for digestion and the complexion, sharpens eyesight and clears the tastebuds, said Mr Wo.

 

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This article was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times in Jan 2010.


 

 
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