Dried Hawthorn Rings Shan Zha Seedless Hawthorn Slices for Tea and Infusions 500g Bag

Seedless Dried Hawthorn Rings, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These hollow ring slices are cored, dried, and cut for convenient brewing, cooking, and herbal blending. In TCM theory hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoy as a tart fruit tea or add to culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn rings cut from dried Crataegus pinnatifida fruit
• Known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂) with sour-sweet flavor and slightly warm nature
• Cored ring form steeps quickly and evenly for tea and infusions
• New-crop dried goods packed in a 500g resealable-style bag
• Versatile for hawthorn tea, fruit soups, congee, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-orange rings with a dry, firm yet brittle texture and a light fruity-tart aroma. When steeped or simmered, the rings release a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet taste with a warm amber-red hue.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a tart hawthorn fruit tea, alone or with rose or chrysanthemum
• Simmer into traditional Chinese fruit soups and sweet desserts
• Add to congee or porridge for a fruity sour note
• Use in culinary recipes such as sauces, stews, and braised dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shan Zha is a familiar kitchen and tea herb, often simmered with dried tangerine peel, malt, or sprouted rice in digestive-style decoctions, or brewed simply as a daily fruit tea. It is a classic ingredient in seasonal drinks and sweet soups, and is commonly paired with other fruit and tea herbs for home-style infusions.

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