Dai Dai Hua (Citrus aurantium ‘Daidai’) — Dried Bitter Orange Flower for Tea & TCM Blends
$18.87
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Description
Dai Dai Hua (Citrus aurantium 'Daidai') is the dried flower of the bitter orange tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dài Dài Huā (玳玳花) and also called 代代花 or 柚子花. For generations it has been prized as a gentle, aromatic flower herb used to move qi, ease the chest, and harmonize the Stomach. Its nature is slightly bitter and neutral with a faintly sweet floral note, making it a light yet fragrant herb for soothing the Middle Jiao and refreshing the spirit.

Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-moving flower herb
- Dried Citrus aurantium 'Daidai' blossoms
- Also known as 代代花 and 柚子花
- Suitable for tea, blends, and TCM formulas
- 500g bulk food-herb grade supply

Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve the pale cream-to-golden hue of the petals, their delicate papery texture, and the bright citrus-floral aroma that lingers on the fingers. When steeped, the flowers unfurl and release a soft, honeyed orange-blossom fragrance with a mildly bittersweet, refreshing taste that finishes clean on the palate.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Flower Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dai Dai Hua |
| Botanical Name | Citrus aurantium 'Daidai' |
| Form | Whole Dried Flowers |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried |

Usage Scenarios
- Aromatic herbal tea on its own
- Blended with chrysanthemum or rose
- TCM qi-regulating formulas
- Seasonal spring and summer infusions
- Aromatic addition to congee or dessert soups

Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Dai Dai Hua is brewed as a single-flower tea or blended with rose bud, chrysanthemum, and tangerine peel to lift the spirit and ease the chest. It appears in spring and summer infusions meant to refresh the body during humid weather, and in TCM formulas that regulate Liver qi and harmonize the Stomach. Some households add a small handful to congee or sweet soup for a fragrant, gently bitter note.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Dai Dai Hua?
A: Dai Dai Hua is the dried flower of the bitter orange tree Citrus aurantium 'Daidai', also called 代代花 or 柚子花. It is a traditional food herb used in teas and TCM blends.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Dai Dai Hua?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Dai Dai Hua is associated with moving qi, easing the chest, and harmonizing the Stomach. It is often brewed as a light aromatic tea for daily refreshment.
Q: How do I use dried Dai Dai Hua?
A: Rinse a small amount of flowers and steep them in hot water for a few minutes, alone or with other herbs such as rose bud or chrysanthemum. Adjust the quantity to your taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 500 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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