Dried Osmanthus Flowers Gui Hua 500g Edible Golden Blossoms for Herbal Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Osmanthus Flowers, known in TCM as Gui Hua (桂花), from Osmanthus fragrans. These golden dried blossoms are a classic Chinese floral tea ingredient, traditionally associated with warming the body and supporting comfortable digestion. In TCM terms, osmanthus is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Enjoy it simply steeped in hot water, blended with other teas, or used to scent desserts and dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried golden osmanthus blossoms from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Osmanthus fragrans, known in TCM as Gui Hua
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for warming and digestive comfort
• Food-grade edible flowers suitable for tea, baking, and dessert scenting
• Convenient 500g value pack in two sealed 250g cans

Quality & Sensory

The dried blossoms typically show a warm golden-orange color with small, intact florets and a light, delicate texture. Their aroma is characteristically sweet and apricot-like. When steeped, the infusion typically yields a pale golden liquor with a soft floral sweetness and a gentle lingering fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a fragrant floral tea
• Blend with green, black, or oolong tea leaves
• Use to scent desserts, cakes, and sweet soups
• Add to congee or herbal drinks for floral aroma

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, osmanthus flowers have long been steeped as a daily floral tea, often paired with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or red dates. They are also traditionally used to scent osmanthus wine, sweet osmanthus paste, mooncakes, and seasonal desserts, especially during autumn when the blossoms are harvested.

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