At a glance
Kunlun snow chrysanthemum is a trade name associated with Coreopsis tinctoria. It is not evidence that a flower grew wild at high altitude or blooms only once in August.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 昆仑雪菊 |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Kunlun/Xinjiang is the inherited trade association, not an exclusive natural range |
| Material form | Identified dried Coreopsis flower heads |
Taste and appearance
The original describes rounded full even closed flower heads, dark-red dry colour, a clear amber or rich red cup, delicate lasting floral fragrance and a substantial sweet refreshing flavour. Infused flowers open out and are fairly even in the second tier. The pictures illustrate that old account without authenticating species, altitude or a lot.
The cover is the original material illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade (old comparison) | Grade 1 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Full even uniform closed heads, no visible extraneous material | Full even uniform closed heads |
| Dry colour | Dark red | Dark red |
| Liquor | Clear bright amber | Rich clear red |
| Aroma | Delicate fresh floral fragrance | Lasting fresh fragrance |
| Taste | Substantial sweet refreshing clean flavour | Mellow refreshing clean sweetness |
| Infused material | Full substantial opened flowers | Full fairly even flowers |
Original sensory comparisons retained without star scores; not a complete current national standard or authentication of a packet.
Names and origin
The plant account for Coreopsis tinctoria records North American origin, cultivation/naturalisation in China and a broader flowering season than the old August-only claim. Chinese common names can be ambiguous; use the scientific identity, food-use label and traceable source. Do not equate it with every Chrysanthemum product or snow lotus, nor infer universal rarity or wild Kunlun origin from the name.
Everyday benefits
An unsweetened, clearly identified food-grade infusion can be enjoyed for flavour and as an alternative to a sweetened drink. The earlier therapeutic claims are not established for this cup. It is not a treatment or a substitute for food or prescribed care.
Who may enjoy this tea
For readers who enjoy an amber floral infusion from an identified food-grade product, rather than a blood-pressure remedy.
When to take care
If taking medicines or Iron supplements, follow their instructions and ask a pharmacist about the actual product rather than assume that all herbal drinks have the same interactions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and suitability for children need the identified ingredients and preparation; this page gives no medicinal dose.
How to brew
Original prose: glass or porcelain cup
The inherited method uses a heat-safe glass or porcelain cup, 1:50, 90–100°C / 194–212°F water, refilling at about one-third remaining and roughly three infusions. It gives no first steeping time. For an identified food-grade product only, an arithmetic example is 3 g with 150 mL Actual water; that is not a dose validated for every herb. Follow the complete packet instructions first. Different plant species, plant parts and processing cannot share one universal recipe.
These inherited directions are awaiting hands-on testing. Refilling changes the concentration and is not a new measured batch. Let the drink cool enough to sip; do not use a photograph to identify unknown plants.
Read the original illustration separately
Illustration: flower infusion. Add about five heads, adjust to taste, pour water slowly and gently move the cup, then wait three minutes. No numerical temperature, gram mass, vessel capacity or Actual water is given. The old suggestion of mixing other flowers does not identify their safety or turn the separate prose into this picture’s recipe.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
Identify the ingredients and follow the actual food product’s complete preparation instructions first. Once that is clear, adjust within those directions for taste. Do not increase the dose or boiling time of unknown plant material to make it suitable for drinking.
How to buy
Read the botanical identity, plant part, full ingredients, food-use directions, maker, origin claim, batch and dates. Buy an identified product intended for drinking, rather than a garden plant or an unlabelled medicinal material.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 700 | 140 |
| Grade 1 | 450 | 90 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
Keep the bag or food-safe container tightly sealed, in a cool dry place protected from light, moisture and strong smells. Reseal after taking a portion and check the closure, particularly during humid seasonal changes. Keep it away from cooking steam, the dishwasher, sunny windows and spices. Follow the product’s date and storage label; no universal shelf life is established here.
The original suggests refrigeration for slow use. Follow the actual product label; keep portions sealed against fridge moisture and smells, and let a cold sealed pack warm before opening.
Origin, processing and history
The original labels picking, selection, drying and packing. It does not establish wild provenance, a short flowering season or a medicinal effect.
Common questions
Does snow chrysanthemum mean a rare wild alpine harvest?
No. A trade name does not prove a growing altitude, wild collection or an exclusive flowering month. Ask for the actual species, cultivated source and producer.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
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Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.