Edible flowers in China have a long history, which was recorded as early as the Tang Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, more than 20 kinds of making methods of flower food were recorded in the Prescription Book, and some methods are still preserved in the "eight major cuisines" in China. Through expert research and chef's practice, it is proved that the commonly used edible flowers that are really beneficial and harmless to human body are osmanthus, rose, plum blossom, rose, peony, magnolia, magnolia, day lily, chrysanthemum, gardenia, clove, jasmine, Milan, hibiscus, wisteria, lotus, orchid, peach blossom, pear blossom, apricot blossom, begonia, impatiens and camellia.

Jasmine, pearl orchid, white orchid, hawksbill, gardenia, osmanthus, rose, pomelo, Milan, lotus, plum, orchid and wintersweet are all good materials for making scented tea. In recent years, there are dozens of drinks made of flowers, such as rose health drink, chrysanthemum tea, cassia seed tea, honeysuckle tea, golden lotus tea and other flower refreshing drinks.