Gan Huang Cao Tea 30g Canister Dried Penthorum chinense Pursh Loose Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Gan Huang Cao Tea (赶黄草), the dried aerial parts of Penthorum chinense Pursh, is a traditional Chinese herbal tea valued in folk practice. In TCM it is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver channel. This 30g canister contains dried herb suitable for hot or cold brewing as a mild daily herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草) tea with no added sugar or flavorings
• Botanical source is Penthorum chinense Pursh, dried aerial parts
• Cold-brew friendly cut herb that also steeps well in hot water
• Sealed 30g canister keeps the herb dry and easy to store
• Traditionally enjoyed as a light daily herbal infusion in Chinese folk practice

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as small green to yellow-green leaves and slender stems with a fresh grassy aroma. When brewed, the liquor is typically light yellow-green with a clean, mildly sweet and slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot steep as a light daily herbal tea
• Cold brew in chilled water for a refreshing infusion
• Brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs
• Shared as a seasonal herbal drink in warm weather

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbal practice, Gan Huang Cao has long been prepared as a simple infusion or decoction, especially in Guizhou and Sichuan regions where it grows abundantly. It is traditionally associated with liver-related wellness and is often consumed as a seasonal tea during hot months, sometimes paired with other cooling herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum.

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