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

Dandelion Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, made from dried dandelion leaves. In TCM theory, dandelion is considered bitter and sweet in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This loose-leaf herbal tea is a simple everyday botanical infusion, suitable for brewing alone or blending with other herbs. Not a substitute for medicine; not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried dandelion leaf sold as a bulk herbal tea in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale, a classic TCM herb Pu Gong Ying
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Simple to prepare as a hot infusion or cooled herbal drink
• Produced in mainland China as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically deep green to brownish-green with a dry, crisp texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. Brewed, the infusion typically shows a light golden-green color with a gently bitter, earthy taste and a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a hot herbal tea infusion
• Steep and chill for a refreshing iced herbal drink
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries in herbal tea mixes
• Serve as a light caffeine-free beverage after meals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Pu Gong Ying has long been prepared as a simple decoction or infusion, often drunk in warm seasons. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in household herbal tea blends. Many families also keep dried dandelion leaf on hand for daily brewing as a traditional cooling-style beverage.

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