Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha Seedless Hawthorn Rings for Cold Brew Tea 500g

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These seedless hawthorn rings are sun-dried and naturally sweet-tart, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support digestion and enjoyed as a fruit tea. In TCM theory, hawthorn is associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Steep in hot or cold water for a refreshing daily herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn rings sliced from whole Crataegus pinnatifida fruit
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), a classic digestive fruit herb
• Sun-dried with no added sugar processing, naturally sweet and tart
• Convenient ring form ideal for cold brew tea, hot infusions, and simmering
• Sourced from Anhui and packed in a sealed 500g bag for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a warm reddish-brown color with a firm, dry texture and a light fruity aroma. When brewed, they typically yield a rosy amber infusion with a pleasantly sweet-tart, apple-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew fruit tea by steeping rings in chilled water
• Hot herbal infusion for a warming daily drink
• Simmered into herbal soups or fruit teas
• Added to congee or desserts for natural tartness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to aid digestion of rich or greasy foods and is a common ingredient in digestive teas and fruit infusions. It is often paired with dried tangerine peel, cassia seed, or rose in herbal tea blends. Hawthorn slices are also simmered in soups and seasonal drinks, especially after heavy meals or during festive seasons.

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