Basil Seeds Lan Xiang Zi 500g Bulk Dried Seeds for Fruit Tea Drinks and Desserts

Basil Seeds, known in TCM as Lan Xiang Zi (兰香子), also called Ming Lie Zi or Luo Le Zi, are the dried seeds of Ocimum basilicum. These small black seeds swell into a soft gelatinous coating when soaked in water, making them a popular addition to fruit teas, beverages, and desserts. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, they are enjoyed as a light, refreshing ingredient for daily drinks and summer refreshments.

Key Selling Points

• Dried basil seeds Lan Xiang Zi 兰香子 from Ocimum basilicum
• Seeds swell into a delicate gel-like coating when soaked in water
• Popular for fruit teas, beverages, and dessert toppings
• Sourced from Yunnan, China as a raw edible botanical
• 500g bulk pack suitable for home and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and glossy black with a mild, neutral aroma. When soaked in water, they typically develop a translucent gelatinous coating with a soft, jelly-like texture and a subtle, neutral taste that blends easily with drinks and desserts.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak in water and add to fruit teas and cold beverages
• Stir into milk, soy milk, or yogurt for a jelly-like texture
• Use as a topping for desserts, puddings, and shaved ice
• Mix into summer drinks and refreshing herbal beverages

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, basil seeds have long been soaked in water or hot liquids to form a soothing gelatinous drink, often served with honey, fruit, or herbal teas. They are commonly paired with chrysanthemum tea, plum drinks, or summer cooling beverages, and are a familiar ingredient in folk desserts and seasonal refreshments across southern China and Southeast Asia.

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