Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Seedless Hawthorn Tea Rings for Hot Infusion

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless dried fruit slices are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels and valued in TCM for their sour-sweet nature. Steep in hot water, simmer in decoctions, or add to culinary recipes as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried hawthorn slices cut into convenient rings
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zha
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily fruit tea
• Suitable for hot infusion, decoction, and culinary use
• 500g loose bulk pack sourced from Shandong

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish slices with a firm, dry texture and a mild fruity aroma. When steeped in hot water, the infusion typically shows a light amber color with a pleasantly sour, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a daily fruit tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to congee or stewed fruit recipes
• Use in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zha is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels and is a common ingredient in daily fruit teas and digestive decoctions. Traditionally it is paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Mai Ya in classic preparations, and it is also simmered with rock sugar or added to congee during seasonal changes.

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