A Moment of Osmanthus

Golden flowers with a naturally sweet aroma of apricot and honey. This caffeine-free tisane brews into a gentle, smooth cup—lovely on its own or blended with your favourite tea.

Freeze-dried osmanthus from Guangxi

These osmanthus flowers come from Guangxi province in China. The freeze-drying process keeps their natural sweetness and fragrance intact better than traditional air-drying.

Osmanthus is versatile. Brew it on its own when you want something gentle and caffeine-free, or add a pinch to white tea, oolong, black tea, or pu-erh for a floral lift. It works particularly well with oolong and pu-erh.

Traditional uses

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, osmanthus has been used to support digestive comfort and soothe the throat. It's rich in antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free, so you can drink it any time of day.

About osmanthus flower tea

Osmanthus (桂花, gui hua) is valued in Chinese culture for its sweet fragrance. These flowers are harvested at peak bloom and freeze-dried to preserve their natural characteristics.

If you're new to osmanthus, this is a straightforward option. The floral notes are present but not overpowering, and the natural sweetness means you don't need to add anything. It's good for people who are sensitive to caffeine or want a calming evening drink.

Tea profile

• Taste Profile: Floral / Rich / Sweet
• Tea Type: Tisane
• Origin: Guangxi, China
• Ingredients: 100% osmanthus flowers
• Net Weight: 20g
• No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives

Brewing instructions

Western brewing:
Use 0.7g (about 1.5 teaspoons) of flowers per 250ml cup with 85°C water. Steep for 3 minutes. You can get 2 good brews from the same flowers.

Blending suggestions:
Add a small pinch (0.2-0.3g) to your regular tea leaves when brewing white tea, oolong, black tea, or pu-erh. The osmanthus will add its floral sweetness to your brew.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.

Evening tea collection

I've included this tea in our Evening Sample Pack because it's one of those reliable evening cups that many of our customers reach for. If you'd like to explore a few different evening teas to see what suits you, the sample pack gives you this one plus three others to try.

Love floral teas? Discover more in our flower tea collection, sampler included.