Dried Osmanthus Flowers Gui Hua 500g Food Grade Herbal Tea and Culinary Decoration

Dried Osmanthus Flowers, known in TCM as Gui Hua (桂花), from Osmanthus fragrans. These golden dried blossoms are a classic Chinese herbal tea and culinary ingredient, traditionally associated with warming the body and supporting respiratory comfort. In TCM theory, osmanthus is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Enjoy as a fragrant infusion or as a decorative and flavoring addition to foods and desserts.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Osmanthus fragrans blossoms sold as edible agricultural produce
• Known in TCM as Gui Hua (桂花) with a long history in Chinese herbal tea culture
• Sun-dried golden flowers suitable for brewing, baking, and dessert decoration
• Traditionally associated with warming properties and pleasant floral aroma
• 500g bulk pack sourced from Guangxi, a renowned osmanthus-growing region

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber-yellow small dried blossoms with a delicate, slightly brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically sweet, rich, and apricot-like. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light golden hue with a soft, honeyed floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or blended with other teas for a fragrant floral infusion
• Sprinkle over cakes, glutinous rice balls, and desserts as decoration
• Add to congee, sweet soups, and jellies for traditional flavoring
• Use in baking and homemade syrups for a natural floral note

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, osmanthus flowers are considered warm and pungent, traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and harmonize the stomach. They are commonly steeped as a daily floral tea, often paired with chrysanthemum, red dates, or honey. In Chinese kitchens, dried osmanthus flavors osmanthus cake, sweet fermented rice, lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice, and autumn seasonal desserts.

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