Honeysuckle Flower Tea Jin Yin Hua 50g Dried Herbal Tea for Daily Infusions

Honeysuckle Flower Tea, known in TCM as Jin Yin Hua (金银花), from Lonicera japonica. These dried flower buds are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient, traditionally associated with clearing internal heat in TCM theory. Freeze-dried to help preserve their natural character, the buds are suitable for hot infusions, blended teas, and culinary use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Dried honeysuckle flower buds, a staple of Chinese herbal tea tradition
• Botanical source Lonicera japonica, identified in TCM as Jin Yin Hua
• Freeze-dried processing helps retain natural aroma and color
• Loose buds suitable for infusions, blended teas, and culinary recipes
• Sourced from Henan, a region traditionally noted for honeysuckle

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear slender, slightly curved, and yellowish-green to pale yellow. They typically carry a light, faintly sweet floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically pale gold with a delicate, mildly sweet and slightly cooling taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs for a mixed flower tea
• Add to summer cooling drinks and herbal beverages
• Use in culinary recipes such as herbal jellies or syrups

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jin Yin Hua is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common ingredient in summer herbal drinks. It is often paired with chrysanthemum, mint, or licorice in traditional flower tea blends. Folk practice also includes simmering it in decoctions or adding it to seasonal desserts and cooling soups during warm months.

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