Dried Daidai Flower Loose Bitter Orange Blossom Dai Dai Hua 500g for Herbal Tea Infusions

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), from Citrus aurantium var. amara. These fully dried whole blossoms are a traditional Chinese herbal flower tea, traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing chest and abdominal discomfort. In TCM theory they are considered gently aromatic and slightly bitter. Commonly steeped alone or blended with other flowers for a light daily infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Daidai Flower blossoms sourced from Jiangsu and fully air-dried for herbal tea use
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium var. amara, the fragrant bitter orange flower known as Zhi Ke Hua
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi, soothe the chest, and support digestive comfort
• Loose 500g resealable bag suitable for daily brewing, blending, or culinary use
• Aromatic floral character with a delicate citrus-floral note when steeped

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale creamy-white to light yellowish dried blossoms with a soft, papery texture and a delicate sweet citrus-floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically light golden with a gentle floral fragrance and a mildly bitter, refreshing aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum, rose, or other flower teas
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional preparations
• Use in seasonal floral beverages or culinary infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dai Dai Hua is traditionally associated with regulating qi, relieving chest tightness, and easing mild abdominal fullness. It is commonly steeped as a solo flower tea or paired with rose, chrysanthemum, or tangerine peel in daily infusions. Folk use also includes blending it into spring and summer cooling floral teas.

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