Lotus tea, in many cultures, is very sacred. For Hindus and Buddhists for example, it symbolises beauty, serenity, peacefulness, spirituality, wealth, and knowledge. Lotus leaves have long been characterised as a good herb for weight loss in TCM. It is a very good choice as it can simultaneously burn excess fat, eliminate constipation, and is a very good diet herb thanks to its diuretic and laxative effect.