San Qi Flower Tea 500g Premium Panax Notoginseng Blossom for Infusions and Daily Wellness
$27.12
400 in stock
Description
San Qi Flower (三七花, Sānqī Huā), the dried blossom of Panax notoginseng, is a traditional Chinese herbal tea material sourced from Wenshan, Yunnan. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing and calming. The unopened green flower heads are typically steeped alone or blended with other herbs. This is a food-grade dried botanical and is not a substitute for medicine.
Key Selling Points
- Dried San Qi Flower (三七花) blossom heads from Wenshan, Yunnan, a region known for Panax notoginseng cultivation
- Botanical source is Panax notoginseng, the same plant as the famous San Qi root
- Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling herbal tea ingredient with sweet and slightly bitter notes
- Whole unopened flower heads in a loose dried form, ready for steeping or blending
- Sold as a food-grade dried botanical suitable for daily herbal infusions
Quality & Sensory
Typically deep green, compact flower heads with a firm, dry texture and a fresh grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically pale green to golden with a mildly sweet taste followed by a characteristic light bitterness that softens with repeated steeping.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal flower tea material |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 三七花 |
| Pinyin | Sānqī Huā |
| Botanical Name | Panax notoginseng |
| Plant Part | Dried unopened flower heads |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep a small amount of flower heads in hot water as a standalone herbal infusion
- Blend with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or other herbs for a mixed flower tea
- Brew and chill for a refreshing iced herbal drink in warm weather
- Add to herbal tea gift assortments for seasonal wellness drinking
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, San Qi Flower has long been steeped as a daily tea, especially in summer, when its cooling nature is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the spirit. It is commonly paired with Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) in blended infusions. Folk use also includes adding a few flower heads to soups or congee for a mild herbal note.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What exactly is this product?
A: It is the dried unopened flower heads of Panax notoginseng, known in Chinese as San Qi Hua (三七花), sourced from Wenshan, Yunnan. It is sold as a food-grade dried botanical for making herbal infusions.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory, San Qi Flower is regarded as cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter taste. It has traditionally been used as a cooling daily tea, particularly in warm seasons.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Steep a few flower heads in hot water for several minutes, either alone or with other herbs like chrysanthemum or goji berry. The same flower heads can typically be re-steeped several times.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 10 cm |
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