Dried Daidai Flower Dai Dai Hua Bitter Orange Flower Tea Herb 500g

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), is the dried flower bud of Citrus aurantium var. amara. These pale greenish-white buds are traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing chest and abdominal fullness. In TCM theory the flower is considered slightly cold with a bitter and sweet flavor. Commonly used in herbal teas and culinary preparations, it is a food-grade botanical and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Daidai flower buds sold as a food-grade raw botanical
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium var. amara, a traditional citrus flower herb
• In TCM theory Dai Dai Hua is slightly cold in nature with bitter and sweet flavor
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and relieving chest and abdominal discomfort
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal tea blending and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear pale greenish-white to light yellow-green with a compact teardrop shape and dry, brittle texture. They carry a delicate citrus-floral aroma, and when steeped they typically yield a light golden infusion with a mildly bitter, subtly sweet and fragrant taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with other herbs as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend into herbal tea mixes with chrysanthemum or rose buds
• Add to culinary recipes and seasonal floral infusions
• Use in traditional decoction preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dai Dai Hua is traditionally used to regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, and ease fullness in the chest and abdomen. It is a common ingredient in floral tea blends, often paired with rose bud, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn for daily drinking. Folk use also includes adding the buds to congee or light decoctions, especially in spring and summer when a cooling floral herb is preferred.

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