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Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use

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Description

Dried Hops Flowers, known in TCM as Pi Jiu Hua (啤酒花), from Humulus lupulus, the dried female flower cones of the hop plant. Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting digestion in herbal practice, hops are valued for their aromatic and bitter qualities. These sun-dried cones are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary applications. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use overview

Key Selling Points

Dried female flower cones of Humulus lupulus, the classic hop plant
Known in Chinese herbal tradition as Pi Jiu Hua (啤酒花)
Sun-dried whole cones with a natural aromatic and mildly bitter profile
Traditionally associated with calming and digestive support in TCM practice
Versatile loose botanical for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to yellowish-green papery cones with a soft, layered texture. The aroma is characteristically hoppy and slightly floral with a faint bitterness. When steeped or decocted, the infusion typically carries a mild herbal bitterness and gentle aromatic finish.

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Hops Flowers
Chinese Name	啤酒花
Pinyin	Pi Jiu Hua
Botanical Name	Humulus lupulus
Plant Part	Female flower cones
Net Weight	500g (1 jin)

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with other calming botanicals
Add to decoctions in traditional herbal preparations
Use in culinary applications for aromatic and bitter notes
Incorporate into seasonal herbal blends for evening relaxation

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, hops are traditionally associated with clearing heat, promoting digestion, and calming the mind. They have been used in folk practice as a light infusion for restlessness and poor appetite, and are sometimes paired with other calming herbs such as sour jujube seed or lily bulb. Hops are also a well-known traditional ingredient in herbal sleep and relaxation teas, particularly valued in evening blends.

Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is a 500g pack of sun-dried hops flower cones (Pi Jiu Hua, 啤酒花) from Humulus lupulus, sold as a food-grade agricultural product.

Q: What are the traditional characteristics of hops?

A: In TCM tradition, hops are considered bitter and slightly cool, traditionally associated with calming the spirit, aiding digestion, and clearing mild heat.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: Hops are commonly steeped as a light herbal tea or simmered briefly in decoctions, and can also be used in culinary recipes for their aromatic bitterness.