Yu Mei Ren Corn Poppy Flower Dried Herbal Tea Yunnan Loose Flowers 500g Bulk

Yu Mei Ren (玉美人) refers to dried corn poppy flowers, Papaver rhoeas, sold here as loose whole dried blossoms. In TCM and folk herbal practice, corn poppy flower is traditionally associated with gentle clearing and calming qualities and is often enjoyed as a light floral infusion. These sun-dried flowers are a simple edible botanical for tea blending, suitable for daily floral infusions when used moderately.

Key Selling Points

• Dried corn poppy flowers known in Chinese as Yu Mei Ren 玉美人
• Botanical source Papaver rhoeas, whole dried blossoms
• Sourced from Yunnan and air or sun dried for preservation
• Traditionally used in folk herbalism as a light floral infusion
• Loose bulk 500g pack suitable for tea blending and culinary decoration

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically show delicate petals in soft pink to reddish tones with a light, faintly floral aroma. When steeped, they typically yield a pale rosy infusion with a mild, gently sweet floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or rose for floral tea mixes
• Use as a garnish for desserts and beverages
• Add to herbal tea gift blends and seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, corn poppy flower has long been steeped as a gentle floral tea, often paired with chrysanthemum, rose, or honeysuckle in cooling summer infusions. It is traditionally associated with soothing and clearing qualities and is commonly used in flower tea assortments for daily enjoyment rather than as a medicinal remedy.

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