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Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder

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Description

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum), commonly known as Chinese Chive Seeds, are the dried, gently roasted seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǔ Cài Zǐ (韭菜籽). For centuries, chive seeds have been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb used in daily teas, congee, and tonic formulas. Their nature is warm and pungent-sweet, making them a gentle yet steadily warming herb for supporting the Kidney and warming the lower body.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional warming food herb
Gently roasted for easy brewing
Allium tuberosum chive seeds
Can be brewed as tea or ground into powder
500g bulk value pack

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully roasted to a deep amber-brown, preserving the seeds' plump, glossy texture and their warm, toasted, slightly nutty aroma. When brewed, they yield a gentle, mildly sweet and earthy infusion with a soft toasted note; when ground, the powder carries the same warm fragrance and blends smoothly into teas, congee, or soups.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Roasted Herb Seeds
Common Name	Jiu Cai Zi
Botanical Name	Allium tuberosum
Form	Whole Roasted Seeds
Net Weight	500g
Processing	Roasted

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder specifications

Usage Scenarios

Daily herbal tea, alone or blended
Ground into powder for drinks
Congee and grain porridge
Warming soup and tonic formulas
Seasonal winter nourishment

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiu Cai Zi is decocted into teas, congee, and warming tonic soups to support daily yang nourishment, especially during colder seasons. It is often paired with goji berry, Chinese yam, and walnut in kidney-supporting formulas, and is brewed alone as a simple daily tea. Roasted seeds are also ground into powder and stirred into warm water or porridge for convenient everyday use.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Roasted Chive Seeds, Food-Herb for Tea & Powder preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Jiu Cai Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried seeds of Allium tuberosum, also known as Chinese Chive Seeds. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, congee, and tonic formulas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Jiu Cai Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jiu Cai Zi is associated with warming the body, supporting the Kidney, and reinforcing yang. It is often used in daily teas and warming soups for seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use roasted Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Brew the seeds in hot water as a tea, simmer them in congee or soup, or grind them into powder and stir into warm water. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.