Dried Chrysanthemum Flower Tea Tai Ju Tongxiang Hangzhou White Chrysanthemum Loose 500g

Dried Chrysanthemum Flower Tea, known in TCM as Tai Ju (胎菊) and Hang Bai Ju (杭白菊), from Chrysanthemum morifolium. These unopened flower buds are a traditional Chinese herbal tea valued for their cooling nature and sweet, slightly bitter flavor. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum flowers enter the Lung and Liver channels and are traditionally used to support clear vision and soothe the eyes. Enjoy as a gentle daily tea or in herbal blends.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Tai Ju unopened chrysanthemum flower buds from Tongxiang
• Traditional Hangzhou white chrysanthemum variety
• Dried whole flower buds for loose tea preparation
• Light sweet floral taste with a refreshing aroma
• 500g bulk pack for daily tea or herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried buds are typically pale yellow to white with a tight, compact shape. They have a delicate floral aroma and a smooth, mildly sweet taste with a subtle bitterness when brewed. The liquor is light golden and clean.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea
• Combine with goji berries or honeysuckle in tea blends
• Add to herbal soups or congee
• Use in seasonal cooling beverages

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tai Ju is traditionally used to clear heat and soothe the eyes. It is commonly brewed as a tea, often paired with goji berries or honeysuckle, and used in summer cooling drinks. It is also added to herbal soups and congee for its mild floral flavor.

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