The present invention relates to a ginseng nutritious instant tea comprising water-soluble active ingredients. The raw materials thereof mainly comprise tea, chrysanthemum and ginseng with a ratio: ginseng 10 parts, tea 80-120 parts, preferably 100-110 parts, chrysanthemums 60-100 parts, preferably 70-80 parts. The said tea is green tea and black tea also can be used. According to personal taste, other raw materials and additives can be added, such as citric acid and sugar, etc. The preparation method for such instant tea is to select and formulate the major raw materials according to a certain proportion. The preparation mode is to firstly extract the water-soluble active ingredients from these raw materials in the water, then to filter and concentrate the water extract of all kinds of raw materials, to mix and spray drying to form the instant tea powder. Such instant tea accords with people's drinking habits and tastes well, not only plays a role of eliminating thirsty and restoring consciousness as ordinary tea, but also has a good nourishing role, particularly fitting for the weak elderly and other people who is engaged in the brainwork for a long time.