Dried Daidai Flower Dai Dai Hua Citrus Flower Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), from Citrus aurantium var. amara, the unopened flower buds of the bitter orange tree. Traditionally associated with regulating qi, easing chest and abdominal fullness, and harmonizing the stomach, this flower tea is often brewed alone or blended with other herbs. Its gentle citrus-floral character makes it a pleasant daily infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Dried unopened flower buds of Citrus aurantium var. amara
• Known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花)
• Traditionally used to regulate qi and ease digestive discomfort
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps preserve aroma and freshness
• Suitable for solo brewing or blending with other floral and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The buds are typically pale greenish-white to ivory with a compact, slightly curled shape. They carry a delicate citrus-floral aroma, and when steeped the infusion typically shows a light golden tone with a soft, mildly bitter, refreshing citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone floral tea
• Blend with rose or chrysanthemum for a mixed infusion
• Steep lightly for a refreshing after-meal drink
• Use in seasonal herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dai Dai Hua is considered to have a bitter, slightly sweet flavor and a mild nature, traditionally associated with the liver, stomach, and lung channels. It has been used in folk practice to soothe liver qi stagnation, relieve chest tightness, and support digestion. It is commonly prepared as a simple infusion or combined with herbs such as rose buds or tangerine peel in daily tea blends.

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