Dandelion Root Tea 500g Pugongying Gen Loose Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Dandelion Root Tea, known in TCM as Pugongying Gen (蒲公英根), from Taraxacum officinale root. This loose dried root is sold as a food agricultural product in a 500g pack. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with bitter, cold properties and the liver and stomach channels. It is commonly brewed as a daily herbal tea or added to decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and use as a traditional herbal beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Pugongying Gen (蒲公英根), the dried root of Taraxacum officinale
• Loose dried root pieces sold as a food agricultural product
• 500g bulk pack suitable for repeated brewing
• Bitter, cold nature traditionally linked to liver and stomach channels
• Unsweetened and prepared by a cold-brew processing method

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces are typically light to medium brown with a firm, woody texture. The aroma is mild and earthy. When brewed, the liquid is typically golden brown with a gently bitter, roasted, earthy taste and a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea brewed with hot water
• Added to traditional decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in soup or congee
• Cold-brewed as a mild bitter beverage

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Pugongying Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas. It is often paired with other cooling herbs and may be added to soups or congee. Folk practice commonly brews the dried root alone or with complementary herbs for seasonal herbal drinks.

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