Tai Ju Chrysanthemum Buds (Chrysanthemum morifolium) — Tongxiang Dried Flower Tea, 500g
Price range: $7.77 through $16.44
Description
Tai Ju Chrysanthemum Buds (Chrysanthemum morifolium) are the young, unopened flower buds of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tāi Jú (胎菊), a premium early-harvest form of Hang Bai Ju from Tongxiang, Zhejiang. For centuries, Tai Ju has been prized as a cooling, clarifying, and spirit-lightening flower, used to refresh the eyes, ease the head, and gently disperse internal heat. Its nature is sweet, slightly cold, and softly bitter, making it a mild yet refreshing herb for soothing the Liver, clearing the eyes, and harmonizing the body during warm seasons.
Key Selling Points
- Premium Tongxiang Tai Ju chrysanthemum buds
- Early-harvest unopened flower buds
- Naturally sun-dried, no additives
- Traditional cooling food herb for daily tea
- 500g loose bulk pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully hand-picked and naturally sun-dried to preserve the buds' pale golden-yellow color, tight petal structure, and delicate floral aroma. When brewed, the buds slowly unfurl and release a clear, light-gold infusion with a gentle sweetness, a whisper of bitterness, and a clean, refreshing finish that lingers softly on the palate.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Flower Buds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tai Ju (Hang Bai Ju) |
| Botanical Name | Chrysanthemum morifolium |
| Origin | Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily chrysanthemum tea, hot or cold
- Blended with goji berry or honeysuckle
- Added to herbal flower and fruit tea blends
- Served alongside light meals or after oily food
- Summer and warm-season refreshment
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Tai Ju is brewed as a daily tea to refresh the mind, soothe the eyes, and gently cool the body during warm weather. It is often paired with goji berry, honeysuckle, or cassia seed in classic flower-tea blends, and is simmered into light summer decoctions and congee. In Jiangnan tea culture, a cup of Tai Ju is a familiar companion for long afternoons, reading, and quiet conversation.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tai Ju?
A: Tai Ju is the common Chinese name for the young, unopened flower buds of Chrysanthemum morifolium, an early-harvest form of Hang Bai Ju traditionally grown in Tongxiang, Zhejiang. It is a food herb used mainly for tea.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Tai Ju?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Tai Ju is associated with clearing heat, soothing the Liver, and refreshing the eyes. It is commonly brewed as a daily tea for gentle cooling and clarity, especially in warm seasons.
Q: How do I brew Tai Ju chrysanthemum buds?
A: Place a small handful of buds in a cup, pour hot water over them, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. The buds can be re-steeped several times, and the tea can be enjoyed hot or chilled.
Additional information
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