Dried Dandelion Tea Leaves Pu Gong Ying Loose Herbal Tea 500g

Dandelion Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), is made from the dried whole herb of Taraxacum mongolicum or related Taraxacum species. This bulk raw material is gently dried and sold as an edible agricultural product, typically used for daily herbal infusions. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with clearing heat. Suitable for tea blending, decoction, and culinary use; consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk dried dandelion herb supplied as raw material for herbal tea production
• Botanical source Taraxacum mongolicum, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying
• Dried processing preserves the herb for infusion and decoction use
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Sold by the jin as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows dark green to brownish-green fragmented leaves with some root and flower pieces. It has a mild grassy aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes lightly bitter with a clean, earthy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Blend into herbal tea mixes for spring and summer drinking
• Use in culinary broths and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Pu Gong Ying is traditionally used to clear heat and is a common springtime herb. It is often brewed alone as a simple infusion or combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berries in herbal blends. Folk practice also includes adding fresh or dried dandelion to soups and congee during warmer seasons.

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