Wutai Mountain Golden Lotus Tea Jin Lian Hua Dried Flowers for Brewing Loose Herbal Tea

Golden Lotus Flower Tea, known in TCM as Jin Lian Hua (金莲花), from Trollius chinensis. These dried whole flowers are a traditional Chinese herbal tea from the Wutai Mountain region, where the blossoms are gathered and dried for brewing. In TCM theory the flower is considered cool in nature with a bitter and slightly sweet flavor. Traditionally enjoyed as a clear golden infusion, it can be steeped alone or paired with herbs such as Pang Da Hai (胖大海). Store dry and use as a gentle daily herbal beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Trollius chinensis flowers sold loose by weight
• Specialty herbal flower tea from the Wutai Mountain area of China
• Known in TCM as Jin Lian Hua with a cool nature and bitter-sweet flavor
• Brews a clear golden infusion suitable for daily drinking
• Pairs well with other herbs such as Pang Da Hai in traditional practice

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically appear small, deep orange-gold blossoms with a light floral aroma. When steeped, they typically release a golden-yellow liquor with a mildly bitter, slightly sweet floral taste that softens with repeated infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Brew with Pang Da Hai for a traditional herbal infusion
• Serve hot in cool seasons or chilled in summer
• Offer as a gentle after-meal beverage

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jin Lian Hua has long been steeped in hot water as a simple flower tea, especially during dry or warm seasons. Herbalists traditionally combined it with Pang Da Hai or other cooling herbs in infusions. In TCM theory it is associated with clearing heat, and it remains a popular regional specialty tea from the Wutai Mountain area.

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