Dried Bitter Gongju Chrysanthemum 500g Bulk Herbal Tea Flowers Huangshan Gong Ju Traditional Use

Bitter Gongju Chrysanthemum, known in TCM as Ku Gong Ju (苦贡菊), is the dried flower head of Chrysanthemum morifolium, a chrysanthemum variety traditionally associated with Huangshan in Anhui. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum flower is considered pungent, sweet, and bitter with a slightly cold nature, traditionally entering the liver and lung channels. These dried whole flowers are typically steeped as a standalone tea or blended with goji berry and other herbs. This is a food-grade dried botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole bitter Gongju chrysanthemum flowers sold in bulk 500g bags
• Botanical source is Chrysanthemum morifolium, a classic TCM flower tea herb
• Traditionally associated with Huangshan Gongju from Anhui province
• Dried and processed by baking for convenient storage and brewing
• Suitable for daily herbal tea, blended infusions, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically show pale yellow to ivory petals with compact golden-yellow centers and a light, clean floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically turns a soft golden color with a mildly bitter, gently sweet floral taste and a refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a daily chrysanthemum flower tea
• Blend with goji berry or rock sugar in a floral infusion
• Add to herbal soup packs for a light floral note
• Use in seasonal cooling beverages and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chrysanthemum flowers have long been steeped as a daily tea, often paired with goji berry, cassia seed, or honeysuckle. Gongju from the Huangshan region of Anhui has historically been valued among chrysanthemum varieties for tea use. The flowers are also traditionally added to herbal soups and congee in small amounts, and are commonly enjoyed during warm seasons.

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