Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin Dried Lotus Seed Core Tea 60g Loose Herbal Bitter Heart Tea

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These slender thread-like cores are sun-dried and offered loose or jarred. In TCM theory they are bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. Commonly brewed as a simple herbal tea or blended with other botanicals. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed embryo, the traditional TCM herb Lian Zi Xin (莲子心)
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, harvested from mature lotus seeds
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Slender green threads with a characteristically bitter taste when brewed
• Available in loose bulk or sealed jar formats for daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, thread-like green to yellowish-green cores with a dry, brittle texture and a faint fresh botanical aroma. Brewed alone, the infusion is pale green-yellow and distinctly bitter, often softened by pairing with sweet herbs such as chrysanthemum or licorice.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small pinch in hot water as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries for a balanced daily infusion
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared with other TCM botanicals
• Keep on hand as a seasonal summer tea ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus plumule has long been used in simple decoctions and cooling summer teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or lily bulb. It is a common ingredient in herbal blends intended for the heart channel in TCM theory, and small amounts are traditionally simmered or steeped rather than eaten directly. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

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