Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 山楂 Seedless Rings 250g with Rose Bud Tea 250g for Brewing

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. This combo pack includes 250g of seedless hawthorn rings and 250g of rose buds, both naturally dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Rose buds are traditionally valued for gentle qi-soothing herbal teas. Enjoy as a daily infusion or culinary ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Combo set of 250g seedless hawthorn rings and 250g rose buds
• Hawthorn sourced from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, known as Shan Zha in TCM
• Naturally dried without sulfur fumigation for a cleaner taste
• Seedless ring cut is convenient for direct brewing and cooking
• Rose buds add floral aroma to teas and blended infusions

Quality & Sensory

Hawthorn rings typically show a warm reddish-yellow color with a firm, slightly chewy texture and a tart fruity aroma. Rose buds are typically deep pink to red with tightly closed petals and a delicate floral scent. Brewed together, the infusion is typically tangy, mildly sweet, and fragrant.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep hawthorn rings and rose buds in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer hawthorn rings in soups or fruit infusions
• Add hawthorn rings to congee or stewed fruit desserts
• Blend rose buds with other botanicals for floral tea mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion and is a common ingredient in digestive teas, especially after rich meals. It is often paired with Chen Pi or malt in traditional decoctions. Rose buds are traditionally associated with soothing qi and are widely brewed with hawthorn, chrysanthemum, or goji berries in daily wellness infusions.

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