La Mei Hua (Chimonanthus praecox) — Dried Winter Sweet Flower for Herbal Tea
$5.06
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Description
La Mei Hua (Chimonanthus praecox), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Là Méi Huā (腊梅花), is the dried flower bud of the winter sweet shrub, a beloved cold-season botanical prized for its bright golden petals and honeyed fragrance. Also called Winter Sweet Flower, La Mei Hua has been cherished for centuries as a gentle, qi-moving herb used to soothe the throat, ease the spirit, and refresh the senses. Its nature is mildly warm with a sweet, slightly bitter flavor, making it a light yet aromatic herb for seasonal teas and daily wellness rituals.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-moving and throat-soothing flower herb
- Dried winter sweet flower buds
- Chimonanthus praecox
- Suitable for herbal tea and seasonal blends
- New-crop, naturally dried quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the flower's golden-yellow color, delicate petal structure, and warm honeyed aroma. When steeped, the buds unfurl slowly and release a soft, sweet fragrance with a mildly bittersweet, floral taste, yielding a pale golden infusion that is light on the palate and pleasant to sip throughout the day.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Flower |
|---|---|
| Common Name | La Mei Hua |
| Botanical Name | Chimonanthus praecox |
| Form | Dried Flower Buds |
| Processing | Air-Dried |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea brewed alone or blended
- Seasonal winter wellness tea
- Floral tea blends with other dried flowers
- Daily aromatic infusion
- Gift or sampler tea selection
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, La Mei Hua is steeped as a fragrant daily tea to refresh the spirit and soothe the throat during dry, cold seasons. It is often blended with other dried flowers such as white plum blossom or green plum blossom, or paired with honey and rock sugar for a gentle winter infusion. In traditional Chinese food culture, the flower is also used to scent teas, congee, and light desserts, bringing its warm honeyed aroma into everyday nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is La Mei Hua?
A: La Mei Hua is the common Chinese name for the dried flower buds of Chimonanthus praecox, also called Winter Sweet Flower. It is a traditional food herb used in herbal tea and seasonal blends.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of La Mei Hua?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, La Mei Hua is associated with moving qi, soothing the throat, and refreshing the spirit. It is often used in winter teas for daily seasonal comfort.
Q: How do I brew dried La Mei Hua?
A: Place a small amount of dried flower buds in a cup, pour hot water over them, and steep for a few minutes. The buds can be re-steeped several times, and the infusion may be sweetened with honey if desired.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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