Chrysanthemum Tea Hang Bai Ju Whole Dried Flowers 500g Loose White Chrysanthemum Herbal Tea

White Chrysanthemum Tea, known in TCM as Hang Bai Ju (杭白菊), from Chrysanthemum morifolium, made from whole dried flower heads. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas and cooling blends, it is a versatile pantry botanical for brewing, steeping, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Hang Bai Ju flower heads from Tongxiang, a renowned chrysanthemum origin
• Botanical source Chrysanthemum morifolium, a classic TCM floral tea herb
• Air-dried processing preserves the natural pale petals and floral aroma
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling tea herb for daily wellness rituals
• Loose 500g bulk format suited to teapots, gaiwans, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow whole flower heads with a soft, slightly fluffy texture and a fresh floral aroma. When steeped, the liquor is typically light golden with a delicate, mildly sweet floral taste and a gentle lingering fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with goji berries or rock sugar in a teapot
• Add to cooling summer herbal drink mixes
• Use in culinary infusions and dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, white chrysanthemum is traditionally used in daily teas and cooling herbal blends, often paired with goji berries, cassia seed, or honeysuckle. It is a common ingredient in seasonal spring and summer drinks and is traditionally associated with supporting clear eyes and a calm, refreshed feeling. Flowers are typically steeped in hot water or simmered briefly in herbal decoctions.

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