Huangshan Gong Ju (Chrysanthemum morifolium) — Dried Imperial Chrysanthemum Tea, 25g Jar

Huangshan Gong Ju (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is the dried flower head of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gòng Jú (贡菊), the 'Tribute Chrysanthemum' of Huangshan. For centuries, Gong Ju has been prized as a cooling, wind-dispelling, and eye-brightening flower, used to refresh the head, clear heat, and calm the spirit. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet clarifying herb for soothing the Liver, clearing the eyes, and harmonizing the body during warm seasons. This jar contains 25g of large, whole flower heads, dried by low-temperature baking to preserve their natural color and aroma.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huangshan Gong Ju tribute chrysanthemum
• Large, whole flower heads in a resealable 25g jar
• Low-temperature baked to preserve color and aroma
• Naturally sweet from the flower itself, no added sugar
• Traditional cooling herb for tea and seasonal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each flower head is carefully baked at low temperature to preserve its pale golden-white petals, tight layered form, and delicate floral aroma. The dried flowers feel light and crisp, with a subtle honeyed sweetness. When brewed, the petals unfurl slowly and release a clear, pale gold infusion with a smooth, mildly sweet taste and a faint cooling finish, leaving a clean floral note on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily chrysanthemum tea, hot or chilled
• Blended with honeysuckle or goji berry
• Seasonal summer cooling beverage
• Office and study refreshment
• Traditional herbal tea pairing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gong Ju is brewed as a daily tea to refresh the head and eyes, often paired with honeysuckle, goji berry, or cassia seed. It is a common ingredient in summer cooling drinks and seasonal tea blends, and is sometimes added to congee or light soups for a gentle floral note. In TCM, it is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat, clear the Liver, and brighten the eyes, making it a favored flower for those who spend long hours reading or working at screens.

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