Dandelion Root Tea Pu Gong Ying 250g Dried Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Dandelion Root Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, made from dried dandelion roots. In TCM theory, dandelion is considered bitter and sweet with cooling properties. This roasted-style root tea is traditionally enjoyed as a daily herbal infusion by adults. Steep in boiling water for 3-5 minutes and sip warm as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried dandelion root, a classic Chinese herbal tea material
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale, traditionally valued in TCM herbal practice
• Sun-dried and cut roots suitable for boiling water infusion
• Mildly sweet with a light bitter finish, a characteristic dandelion root profile
• Convenient 250g bag for home, office, or everyday herbal tea drinking

Quality & Sensory

The cut roots typically appear brownish with a dry, woody texture and an earthy, faintly roasted aroma. Brewed in boiling water, the infusion typically shows an amber tone with a mildly sweet, gently bitter and clean herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in boiling water for 3-5 minutes as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer gently for a stronger traditional root decoction
• Serve warm when hosting guests at home or in the office
• Enjoy as a caffeine-free alternative during casual tea breaks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dandelion root has long been prepared as a simple infusion or decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle. It is traditionally associated with spring and summer drinking and is commonly kept on hand as an everyday household herbal tea.

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