Apple Hawthorn Tea Bags Shan Zha Whole Berry Infusion 100g 5 Packs Sweet Sour Herbal Tea

Apple Hawthorn Tea Bags, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂) from Crataegus pinnatifida, are a pre-packaged fruit and herbal infusion. Each box contains 5 individually wrapped 20g sachets with whole dried hawthorn berries and apple pieces, dried by baking. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Steep in hot water for a naturally sweet and tangy daily herbal drink.

Key Selling Points

• Whole hawthorn berries and apple pieces, not crushed, for a clean infusion
• Made from Crataegus pinnatifida, the classic TCM herb Shan Zha (山楂)
• Individually wrapped 20g sachets, 5 packs per box, 100g total
• Baked drying process preserves natural fruit aroma and flavor
• Brews a sweet and sour fruit herbal tea suitable for daily sipping

Quality & Sensory

The sachets typically show round deep-red hawthorn berries and pale apple pieces with a fruity, slightly tart aroma. When steeped, the liquor typically turns a warm amber-red with a balanced sweet and sour taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one sachet in hot water for a sweet and sour daily tea
• Enjoy after meals as a traditional fruit herbal infusion
• Serve warm in autumn and winter or chilled in summer
• Share convenient individual sachets at the office or while traveling

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, hawthorn berry is traditionally used to support digestion and is a common ingredient in daily herbal teas, often paired with dried tangerine peel, malt, or other fruit pieces. Apple and hawthorn infusions are a popular seasonal drink in Chinese households, especially after rich meals or during autumn and winter.

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