China has a long history of edible flowers, and it was recorded as early as the Tang Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, more than 20 kinds of making methods of fresh flower food were described in detail in Dinfang Spectrum, 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 fragrans, rose, plum blossom, rose, peony, magnolia, magnolia, day lily, chrysanthemum, gardenia, clove, jasmine, Milan, hibiscus, wisteria, lotus, orchid, peach blossom, pear flower, apricot flower, begonia flower, impatiens balsamina and camellia.

Flowers such as Jasmine, Pearl Orchid, Prynne, Daidai, Gardenia, Osmanthus fragrans, Rose, Pomelo Flower, Milan, Lotus, Plum Blossom, Orchid and Chimonanthus praecox are good materials for scenting scented tea. In recent years, there are dozens of drinks made from flowers, such as rose health drink, chrysanthemum tea, cassia seed tea, honeysuckle tea, golden lotus tea and other flower refreshing drinks.