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White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried

Name: White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried
SKU: C1688-981969104586
Availability: InStock

Price range: $5.61 through $15.30

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Description

White Bean Flower, known in TCM as Bian Dou Hua (扁豆花), is the dried flower of the hyacinth bean, Lablab purpuraneus, a climbing legume widely cultivated in China. Harvested flowers are gently low-temperature dried to preserve their delicate character. In TCM theory it is considered mild in nature with a light fragrant quality and is traditionally associated with summertime herbal drinks. It is commonly steeped alone or blended with other botanicals as a gentle floral infusion.

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried overview

Key Selling Points

Dried white hyacinth bean flowers sold as a raw edible botanical
Botanical source is the flower of Lablab purpuraneus, known in TCM as Bian Dou Hua
Low-temperature drying helps retain the flowers' natural color and fragrance
Traditionally used in TCM for light summertime herbal infusions
500g bulk bag suitable for tea blending, decoction, and culinary use

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried key features

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers are typically pale whitish to light yellow with thin, papery petals and a faintly sweet, grassy-floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically light golden with a mild, delicate floral taste and a clean, slightly sweet finish.

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried edible flower
Chinese Name	扁豆花
Pinyin	Bian Dou Hua
Botanical Name	Lablab purpuraneus
Plant Part	Flower
Net Weight	500g

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried specifications

Usage Scenarios

Steep as a light floral herbal tea, alone or with other botanicals
Add to herbal decoctions prepared in traditional practice
Blend into floral tea mixes for summer drinking
Use in culinary applications where dried edible flowers are called for

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bian Dou Hua has long been used in summertime drinks and light decoctions, often paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or lotus leaf in folk formulas for the humid season. It is also traditionally added to congee or gentle herbal soups. Preparation typically involves steeping or briefly simmering the dried flowers in hot water.

White Bean Flower 500g Dried Bian Dou Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient Low Temperature Dried preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried white hyacinth bean flowers, known in TCM as Bian Dou Hua, from the plant Lablab purpuraneus. It is sold as a raw edible botanical for tea and culinary use.

Q: What is it traditionally valued for?

A: In TCM theory it is regarded as mild and fragrant and is traditionally associated with summertime herbal drinks. It has long been used in folk practice for light seasonal infusions.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: The dried flowers are typically steeped in hot water as a floral tea or briefly simmered in decoctions. They can also be added to congee or blended with other herbs.