Hang Bai Ju White Chrysanthemum Flowers 500g Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient for Brewing and Culinary Use

White Chrysanthemum, known in TCM as Hang Bai Ju (杭白菊), from Chrysanthemum morifolium, consists of carefully selected dried flower heads. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and clearing the liver. This sulfur-free selection is suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Selected Hang Bai Ju white chrysanthemum flower heads in a 500 gram pack
• Botanical source Chrysanthemum morifolium, a classic TCM floral herb
• Sulfur-free processing preserves natural aroma and appearance
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal tea and cooling floral infusions
• Versatile for brewing, decocting, congee, and culinary dishes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow whole flower heads with a delicate, slightly curled petal texture. The aroma is characteristically fresh and floral with a faint herbal sweetness. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light golden color with a mild, gently sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with goji berries as a daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional formulas
• Simmer into congee or sweet soups
• Use in culinary dishes and seasonal desserts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, white chrysanthemum is a common household floral herb, often steeped as a light daily infusion, sometimes paired with goji berries or honeysuckle. It is traditionally associated with spring and summer drinking and is also added to congee, sweet soups, and cooling desserts. In TCM theory it is regarded as cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in flavor.

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