Dandelion Leaf Tea Pu Gong Ying 500g Roasted Loose Herbal Tea from Sichuan

Dandelion Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), made from the tender leaves of Taraxacum mongolicum. These roasted loose leaves are a classic cooling herbal tea in Chinese tradition, valued for their bitter and sweet flavor and naturally caffeine-free character. In TCM theory, dandelion is associated with clearing heat. Enjoy as a simple daily infusion, brewed alone or blended with other herbs.

Key Selling Points

• Made from tender dandelion leaves, a familiar wild green in Chinese folk tradition
• Identified in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), sourced from Taraxacum mongolicum
• Roasted processing gives a mellow, easy-drinking loose leaf tea
• Naturally caffeine-free and sugar-free, suitable for daily herbal tea drinking
• Generous 500g bulk pack for regular brewing or sharing

Quality & Sensory

The roasted leaves are typically deep green to brownish-green with a dry, crisp texture and a lightly toasty, grassy aroma. Brewed, the liquor typically shows a clear yellow-green color with a gently bitter, slightly sweet herbal taste and a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries for a traditional cooling tea
• Serve warm in cool seasons or chilled in summer
• Offer to guests as a caffeine-free alternative to green tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM, dandelion is traditionally classified as cold in nature with bitter and sweet flavor, and is traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Folk practice commonly uses dandelion leaf tea as a spring and summer cooling drink, often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle. It has also been used in simple home decoctions and as a everyday wild-herb infusion.

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