Lotus Plumule Tea Lian Zi Xin 500g Dried Nelumbo nucifera Plumule Herbal Tea

Lotus Plumule Tea, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. This 500g bag contains whole, unprocessed plumules sourced from Anhui. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. It is commonly prepared as a simple herbal infusion or added to herbal blends. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed plumule, the green embryo from the center of mature lotus seeds
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, sold as whole natural form with no further processing
• Known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin, traditionally valued for its bitter and cooling character
• 500g resealable-style bag suitable for regular home preparation
• Versatile for herbal tea infusions, decoctions, and blended herbal drinks

Quality & Sensory

The plumules are typically slender, tightly curled, and green to yellowish-green in color with a dry, brittle texture. They carry a distinctly bitter aroma. When steeped or simmered, the resulting liquid is typically pale yellow-green with a clean, strongly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Combine with chrysanthemum or other herbs in blended infusions
• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to personal recipes
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks during warm months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus plumule has long been used in simple infusions and combined formulas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or other cooling herbs. It is traditionally associated with summer drinking and with quiet, restful routines. Preparation typically involves steeping a small pinch in hot water or simmering briefly with other herbs. Folk use also includes adding it to mixed herbal teas for its pronounced bitter note.

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