Burdock Root Tea 500g Niu Bang Gen Dried Sliced Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Burdock Root Tea, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa, is made from dried and roasted burdock root slices. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat. This 500g bag of golden slices is a simple everyday herbal tea option. Store in a cool, dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried burdock root slices from Arctium lappa, a classic TCM botanical
• Roasted processing gives the slices a golden color and mellow character
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and soothing the throat in TCM
• Generous 500g bag suitable for regular daily brewing
• Sugar-free agricultural product with a 365-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale golden to light brown with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the tea typically shows a light amber color with a smooth, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea by steeping slices in hot water
• Simmer in decoctions alongside other TCM botanicals
• Add to soups for a mild earthy flavor
• Enjoy as a caffeine-free alternative to green tea in the afternoon

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root slices are commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily tea, often paired with other cooling herbs. It has also been used in folk cooking, added to soups and stews, and enjoyed during warmer seasons when a cooling beverage is traditionally preferred.

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