Snow chrysanthemum is touted as containing large amounts of health-promoting amino acids and trace elements. Wild harvested flowers are scarce and would command a higher price. Consequently, many farmers began to cultivate the plant for lucrative profits. This eventually led snow chrysanthemum to become a commodity of speculation and manipulation in recent years. The price of snow chrysanthemum per kg climbed up to $3000 USD in 2011. Then, thump, it crashed down to $5 USD per kg in 2012. It was a story of rags to riches and back again.
Snow chrysanthemum brew is orange crimson color. It has herbal, creamy and mild berry flavors. It can be brewed alone or added to regular teas.
