Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Seedless Hawthorn Rings for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless hawthorn rings are made from the dried fruit, a familiar ingredient in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoy it as a fruit tea, simmered in soups, or added to everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried hawthorn rings sliced for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, a classic TCM food herb
• Traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Naturally tart and fruity, suitable for teas, soups, and congee
• Resealable 500g bag with 12-month shelf life for household use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a warm reddish to amber color with a firm, dry texture and a light fruity-tart aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet infusion with a soft, chewy fruit once rehydrated.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warm fruit tea on its own or with other herbs
• Simmer in soups and stews for a traditional home-style flavor
• Add to congee or porridge for a tart fruity note
• Use in culinary recipes such as sauces and stewed fruit dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, hawthorn fruit is a common household ingredient, often simmered into decoctions, added to congee, or brewed as a simple fruit tea. It is traditionally paired with ingredients like dried tangerine peel or malt in classic household preparations, and is a familiar flavoring for seasonal dishes and festive sweets.

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