At a glance
Wuwangwo is an ambiguous flower name. A product called forget-me-not may not be Myosotis, and an ornamental dried flower is not automatically an ingredient for tea.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 勿忘我花茶 |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Baoshan, Yunnan is the inherited processing/source association, not a species identification |
| Material form | Unresolved flower material; exact food-grade identity must be established |
Taste and appearance
The old table describes narrow lance-shaped material, blue or purple-blue flowers with yellow centres, pale-yellow/greenish liquor, lasting fresh aroma and a refreshing taste with varying sweet return. The pictured purple papery clusters do not resolve the botanical identity. These are archived comparisons, not criteria for choosing edible garden flowers.
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) | Grade 2 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Narrow lance-shaped material | Narrow lance-shaped material | Narrow lance-like material |
| Dry colour | Blue flowers with yellow centres | Purple-blue with yellow centres | Purple-blue with yellow centres |
| Liquor | Pale yellow with green cast | Light yellow with green cast | Yellow-green |
| Aroma | Lasting fresh aroma | Lasting aroma | Lasting aroma |
| Taste | Fresh refreshing | Fresh with sweet return | Fresh with slight sweet return |
| Infused material | Lively tender even material | Lively fairly tender even material | Fairly lively material |
Inherited sensory comparisons retained without stars, not a complete verified current standard or a botanical identification test. This unresolved table does not identify an edible species.
Names and origin
The old prose names Myosotis sylvatica, while the flower-market name wuwangwo is also used for Limonium sinuatum, a different plant in another family. A botanical-garden account explicitly warns about that common-name confusion. The inherited photos cannot settle which material was sold, and neither name alone proves food use. The lovers’ story is cultural folklore, not identity evidence or a verified history of a drink.
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 resolving an existing packet’s identity; no recommendation is made to drink unknown flower material.
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. The ratio refers to material and Actual water. No dose is recommended for unidentified or unsuitable plant material; the inherited method is archival rather than a validated preparation for this product. 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
Archival picture, not an adopted recipe. It suggests a suitable amount, a cold-water rinse, water above 90°C / 194°F, covered 5–8 minutes, repeat until weak and optional honey. The lower drawing instead shows opening a bottle of flowers, filling two-thirds then seven/eight tenths. No dose or Actual water is supplied. Neither washing nor hot water establishes that an unidentified flower is edible.
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
Check exact botanical identity, plant part, ingredients, food-use status/directions, maker, source, dates and preparation. Do not substitute an ornamental plant or assume every preparation has the same composition.
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 | 500 | 100 |
| Grade 1 | 300 | 60 |
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.
Origin, processing and history
The chart labels picking, screening, tray loading, heat-fixing, drying and storage. Generic processing cannot establish an unknown flower’s identity or food suitability. The process picture is withheld along with the dose-free brewing illustration.
Common questions
Can I brew any flower sold as forget-me-not?
No. The common name can refer to different plants. Establish the exact food-grade species and part with the supplier; do not brew florist material or use this photograph as identification.
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.