Corn Silk and Yin Chen Herbal Tea 250g Bag Cold Brew Blend with Dandelion and Jiaogulan

Corn Silk and Yin Chen Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须) and Yin Chen (茵陈), combines dried corn silk from Zea mays with Yin Chen, the dried young aerial parts of Artemisia capillaris. Traditionally associated with gentle daily wellness, this caffeine-free blend is commonly paired with dandelion and jiaogulan. In TCM theory, corn silk is sweet and bland, while Yin Chen is bitter and slightly cold. Enjoy as a mild herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM pairing of corn silk and Yin Chen in one convenient blend
• Corn silk comes from the styles of Zea mays, a familiar kitchen herb
• Yin Chen is the traditional spring herb Artemisia capillaris
• Cold brew friendly with a light, clean taste and no added sugar
• 250g resealable bag suitable for daily herbal tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows soft golden corn silk threads mixed with grayish-green Yin Chen sprigs. Aroma is typically mild, grassy, and faintly herbal. When cold brewed or steeped, the liquor is typically pale yellow with a light, slightly sweet and gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew a small handful in chilled water for a refreshing daily herbal drink
• Steep in hot water as a light caffeine-free tea
• Simmer briefly as a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend with dandelion or jiaogulan tea for a wider herbal profile

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, corn silk is traditionally used to support normal water metabolism and is often simmered alone or with other mild herbs as a daily drink. Yin Chen has long been a springtime herb, traditionally prepared as a tea or decoction and valued in seasonal wellness routines. The two are commonly combined, and folk practice also pairs them with dandelion or jiaogulan for a cooling, light herbal infusion.

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