Kudzu Flower Tea Ge Hua 500g Dried Pueraria Loose Herbal Tea for Daily Infusions

Kudzu Flower Tea, known in TCM as Ge Hua (葛花), is the dried flower of Pueraria lobata, traditionally harvested from the kudzu vine and sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory, Ge Hua is sweet in flavor and considered neutral to cool, traditionally associated with the stomach channel. This loose dried flower tea is commonly prepared as a simple infusion or added to herbal blends. Store refrigerated in a dry place and use according to personal preference or guidance from a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Ge Hua (葛花) kudzu flower from the Pueraria vine
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, sun-dried whole flower buds
• Traditionally valued in TCM for seasonal herbal tea preparations
• Farm-style drying preserves the natural loose flower form
• 500g value pack suitable for daily infusions and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically appear grayish-purple to brownish-purple with slender buds and a light, brittle texture. The aroma is typically mild and grassy with a faint herbal sweetness. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a pale amber tone with a soft, slightly sweet and vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light daily herbal infusion
• Blend with other flowers or herbs for custom tea mixes
• Simmer briefly in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Prepare as a seasonal wellness drink during festive or heavy-meal periods

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ge Hua has long been paired with herbs such as Ge Gen (葛根) and prepared as a simple decoction or infusion, especially during seasons of festive eating and drinking. Folk usage commonly involves simmering the flowers briefly in water or steeping them in hot water, sometimes combined with hawthorn or other digestive herbs in household herbal blends.

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