Chrysanthemum Tea Jelly
Refreshing and healthy jelly made with chrysanthemum tea (菊花茶)
This is a fun way to consume chrysanthemum tea … by eating it! It is really simple with a box of konnyaku jelly powder. Using brewed chrysanthemum tea instead of plain water, there is no artificial colouring or flavouring in this jelly. Chrysanthemum tea is known to be an excellent thirst quencher because of its “cooling” property which means it lowers body heat. This dessert is perfect for our tropical heat. This is a truly refreshing, healthy and yummy dessert.
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I was first introduced to this dessert when my friend Anemone made some for me to try. It was love at first bite and she taught me how to make it. Thanks girl!
Ingredients
- 1 packet of pre-sweetened* konnyaku jelly powder (mine is 120g)
- water (according to the konnyaku jelly powder box instructions; mine requires 550ml)
- dried chrysanthemum flowers 菊花/朵朵香 (20g for every 500ml water)
- 1 to 2 tsp wolfberries, soaked in water till puffy (about 20 minutes)* If you’re not using pre-sweetened mix, add appropriate amounts of sugar to taste.
Additional tool(s) needed
- jelly moulds
Jelly moulds and Konnyaku jelly powder I used (you can use any brand)Directions
1. In a pot, add water and bring to a boil. When water is boiling, add chrysanthemum flowers and simmer for a short few minutes (roughly 2 minutes).
2. Off the flame, take out the flowers and run the tea through a sieve. Return the chrysanthemum tea back to the pot and bring back to a boil.
3. Once water is boiling, add konnyaku jelly powder. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved. Off the flame.
4. Add 3-4 wolfberries to each jelly mould, then pour the jelly solution prepared in step 3 to fill each mould. Let the jelly cool down a bit in room temperature and chill in fridge till the jelly is set.
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One of my very fav desserts! :)
I love chrysanthemum konnyaku, too! Yours look adorable! Definiteli a guilt-free dessert! In fact, the last time I made it was eons ago! (http://dodol-mochi.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-y-treat-chrysanthemum-longan.html)
I love this. So pretty! I like to keep the blossoms in the jelly too for appearance.
the jelly is really pretty with blossoms inside! but I don’t like to eat the flower hehe
This is so pretty and healthy. I must make this one day. Thanks for sharing.
So cute! It’s a nice twist to the same old boring flavours. Adding the wolfberries does make it look prettier too.
Mmmm….I love this. My daughter s crazy over konnyaku jelly but sadly we can’t get it yet. I have to buy a few dozens packets when I go back for holiday :P
aww they aren’t available in the asian grocery stores? yes have to stock up a carton next time hehe
That’s one tasty jelly there! Looks so cute too :lol:
Nice to have some in summer!
I made this too but DH prefers the agar agar version as he’s not a fan of konnyaku jelly. I love konnyaku jelly :) Definitely a great treat on a hot day!
You may check out my pic here
http://blessedhomemaker.blogspot.com/2009/05/chrysanthemum-agar-agar.html
How nice! Lovely idea!
Hmm…I just bought a packet of konnyaku jelly powder just now. I can try it out with chrysanthemum. :)
I love chrysanthemum tea! I have never thought to have it any way but than to drink it! I just love visiting your site, always such unique recipes!
Beautiful………..love the styling……..and the jelly
Oooh this flavour sounds so good and this makes a great after dinner dessert. I love it and got to make me some soon! The pictures are gorgeous.
These are so pretty! I’ve never make any konnyaku jellies before! I’ve only eaten pre-made ones. I love chrysanthemum tea too. I’m going to go look for the powder to make my own. I love the molds too! So pretty
Thank you! They are really easy to make especially with the pre-sweetened jelly powder :)
These are beautiful wiffy! :up: So cute! You could totally sell these as little gifts in a mall kiosk or something. hehe :D
no one will buy it from me coz the jelly is quite common here! :cry:
so cute jelly!! I like the mold…
These jelles are too cute for words!! I absolutely adore your photos. :D :up: :wink: :roll: :evil: (Can you tell I just discovered the little emoticons below? haha)
Chrysanthemum Jelly looks marvelous! You make a cute set up with the cute picks … aww! Love konyaku because high in fiber too :)
Great for summer, definitely! Good. Summer all year round in Singapore :)
Long time since I have such jelly.
Heyy this is a good idea!
I normally buy the already-flavoured konyaku jelly powder, but I’d like to try this! I wonder if it works with other teas, like berry teas.
I think it’s worth a try! I’m thinking of making green tea and osthamus versions :)
This look refreshing and good!
So refreshing and must be fragrant too! Great dessert after a hearty meal.
Refreshing indeed and good for warm weather. I wanted to make jelly for my girls, have been telling them for days and I still haven’t made it yet. *sigh* Hope I will remember to do it today.
Really an innovative way of making jelly. Will try making using the recipes too! Great dessert! :)
Thanks dariel! I hope you like the end result :)
Sounds yummy! I like chrysanthemum tea in the summer but I’ve never had it in jelly form before.
Oh that is so pretty!!
How nice! This looks so pretty and cute!
Hey I have tried making this with instant agar powder and it turned wobbly great. I like the idea of using konyaku powder. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Weather is scorching hot lately so this would be great for dessert :)
Hi Elin, yes one of the reasons why I prefer konnyaku to agar agar is because of the firmer texture. Yes this is perfect for hot weather hehe
I had been working too hard, I need this jelly to cool me down! :)
great minds think alike about jelly! must be the weather. LOL
I love the creative use of konniyaku jelly. I tend to just use aloe vera/nata decoco. but this is another idea to add to the list! Now I am thinking of all other kinds of jelly… like peach jelly, rose tea konniyaku.. haha, u got me thinking!!!
I’ve not tried aloe vera/nana decoco. sounds nice too! I’m thinking of other versions already too, hehe
It’s starting to get so warm here now in England so summery treats are so in. This will do! Will really cool me down lots and i bet they taste really great too :)
I have bought a few of these packages and was not really sure how to use them ! Thanks for some great pointers and a lovely recipe!
Those are just awesome. I don’t think I’ve had chrysanthemum tea, although I’d like to! Heh.
Oh! I bought many packs of konnyaku jelly powder when I went to Taiwan…you just reminded me that I should use them…and chrysanthemum tea flavor must be really refreshing :-) Great pictures as always !
how lovely…great idea I bet it is just so delsih…great pic
sweetlife
This looks deliciously refreshing, and their shapes make them outstanding. What a great idea!
How interesting! I’ve never heard of chrysanthemum tea before, let alone chrysanthemum jelly!.. Looks very refreshing! :up:
How funny I just had some chrysanthemum and goji tea. The jelly looks so refreshing and pretty!
This does look wonderfully refreshing! Unfortunately chrysanthemum tea has given me a terrible headache for as long as I remember. But I bet I could make some tasty jelly from other tea or beverages :).
is this the same as agar agar?
I think it’s slightly different. I believe this konnyaku jelly is firmer than the agar agar. You can use agar agar for this recipe too :)
wonderful, it is an excellent idea for South East Asia hot weather.
beautiful pictures.
Absolutely refreshing! I cant find the mould and i just pour the jelly mixture into a shallow bowl. Where can i find the jelly mould?
hihi, my friend bought hers at Phoon Huat. I bought mine at those neighbourhood provision shops (those that sell cutlery). Hope you find it!
Hey.. My mom does this too and mixes it up with Earl Grey tea, Rose hips tea, etc. She lets this set in a tupperware, cuts it into cubes, then adds it into a mix of water + cane sugar + lime + chopped kiwi or strawberry. Super refreshing, and healthy ;-) Best served chilled !
omg your mum’s version sounds delicious. She’s really creative! I have to try it out one day. Thanks for sharing :)
what a refreshing and trendy desserts.
hi. i try the jelly. need to check, after boiling the chrysanthemum, after taking out the flower, i got only left with about 260ml chrysanthemum tea left. is it correct?
I add in water to make it to 500ml so that i can dissolved the jelly powder.
please advise if i was right for the above steps.
hi gsh, what happened to the jelly when you added the water to make it 500ml? if it’s too watery you may have added too much water. I don’t remember adding water. I boiled the water with chrysanthemum for 2 minutes, and as I am draining the flowers, I try to press out the water soaked by the flowers back to the mixture. I think I have a bit more than 260ml.
not watery at all. texture is like normal konnaya jelly. will the chrysanthemum tea taste bitter if boil too long? some of it taste bitter. but it is a nice dessert. got any mango pudding recipe?
then it’s good. I’m not sure, but I don’t think it’s necessary to boil the chrysanthemum for too long – I know some people even just simmer them in a cup of hot water. I’ve not tried mango pudding before :)
Hi Wiffy, I would like to check after I unmold the jelly and place in a box then back to the fridge but how come the base start to melt after few hours? Is it because the temperature of the fridge is not low enough?
By the way the jelly is great = )
Hi Veronica, I encountered the same issue of the jelly starting to melt, but I think it’s normal. For me, the melting is quite minimal, about 1-2mm (height) a day. So I try to finish the jelly in 3 days, but they are usually in my tummy before then hehe
Hi Wiffy thanks for the reply. I am just wondering after you simmer the chrysanthemum, your water level only left with around 300 ml , won’t your jelly become more hard since the require amount of water is 500 ml?
hmm, I should be left with a bit more than 300ml because I only boiled briefly and I squeeze the water from the chrysanthemum flowers. Also I think when the package states add 500ml, I think they accounted for a bit of evaporation from the boiling. But if you’re concerned about too little water, maybe you can boil more chrysanthemum tea, and use the required amount to make the jelly. For the excess, you can add sugar and store in the fridge to drink. I’ll updated my recipe with this tip. Thanks for your question :)
I try this recipe today and loves it. Even MIL say nice.
Hi Wiffy,
Oh that polka dot table layout in ur photo, is it a table cloth or a placemat ? looks so sweet. where u bought it from ?
I made looking ard where can i find nice table placemat for my dining table.
Hi Jessica, that’s just a paper cardboard I got from Made with Love (stationery shop at Plaza Sing)
Hi ! :D
I love your recipe … but it came out really sweet even though i didn’t put any sugar … How can I change the recipe ?
Ooooo ..I love konnyaku jelly! Used to make them with fruits when I was still living in Singapore, but have stopped making it ever since I’ve moved to Melbourne. Now that it’s summer over here, I might make some of these, and share it with the locals here:) Thanks for the recipe!
Hi! I tried to make the dessert but it turned up to be a failure as they were extremely bitter, probably due to the amount of wolfberries that were put into the boiling hot water of Chrysanthemum tea together with a packet of 10g konnyaku jelly powder. In the end, I have no choice but to throw them into the bin. Sigh!
tried it for the first time, thumbs up! love your step by step recipes, great help for learners like me =) gonna try out more from your site ^^
interestin recipe! when i tried my wolfberries will just float =\ it wun stay inside in the jelly like urs! how did you do it?
It looks pretty n yummy. Am thinking of trying to make for my office potluck as dessert. May I know where can i get the mold? Thanks!
I bought from an old 杂货店 which sells all sorts of crockery. I think you can find it at Phoon Huat or Sia Huat … you can google these two places for the contact.
This is a really lovely treat that can be prepared in less than 20min. My family loves it! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for your fuss-free recipe! My first attempt making konnyaku jelly chrysanthum tea flavour & I added some wolfberries (as like your osmanthus jelly), it was a great success today! The output jelly looks good & tastes good, I am happy with it :). Your instructions are clear & easy to follow, really glad that I chance upon your blog.
Hi
is it suitable to add in osmanthus flower?
regards
Yes, check out the osmanthus jelly recipe http://www.noobcook.com/osmanthus-jelly/
Hi,
Do u know if it is possible to just use chrysanthemum tea, sugar and gelatin?
I have not tried with gelatin, so not sure about how the texture will turn out but you can experiment.
I have tried it with gelatin. It is very refreshing. However, I m not able to remove the jelly out of the moulds. Will make in cups and eat with spoon next time.