Wild Dandelion Tea Pu Gong Ying 500g 250g 100g Dried Whole Plant Cut Herbal Tea

Wild Dandelion Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, made from the dried whole plant cut into sections. In TCM theory, dandelion is bitter and sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This dried herb is a versatile pantry botanical suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, or culinary use. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested dandelion, a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient
• Known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), Taraxacum officinale
• Whole plant cut into sections for convenient brewing and decocting
• Dried and processed from the entire plant including root, leaf, and flower
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut sections show a mix of greenish-brown leaves, pale roots, and faded yellow flower parts with a dry, lightweight texture. The aroma is typically grassy and mildly herbal, and brewed tea typically tastes gently bitter with a clean, earthy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Add to soups or broths for a traditional herbal flavor
• Use in seasonal spring wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Pu Gong Ying is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common household herb in spring and summer. It is most often prepared as a simple infusion or simmered briefly in decoctions, sometimes paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in traditional herbal blends. Folk practice also uses it in light soups and seasonal wellness drinks.

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