Dandelion Leaf Tea Pu Gong Ying 500g Dried Herbal Tea Loose Cut Leaves for Daily Brewing

Dandelion Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, made from dried dandelion leaves. This loose herbal tea is sun-dried and cut for convenient brewing. In TCM theory, dandelion is considered bitter and sweet in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. Enjoy it as a mild daily herbal infusion, steeped alone or blended with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried dandelion leaf tea sold as a 500g pack
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying
• Sun-dried and cut leaves for easy steeping
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Suitable for daily herbal tea brewing alone or in blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear deep green to brownish green with a dry, crisp texture and a fresh grassy aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light golden-green color with a mildly bitter, earthy taste and a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries for a mixed herbal drink
• Brew a warm cup during warm seasons as part of a traditional routine
• Serve as a caffeine-free alternative to regular tea

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dandelion leaf tea has long been steeped as a simple daily infusion, especially in spring and summer when heat-clearing herbs are traditionally favored. It is commonly prepared alone or paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berries. Folk use also includes simmering the dried leaves briefly for a stronger decoction-style drink.

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