Dried Roselle Hibiscus Luo Shen Hua Whole Flowers 500g Loose Herbal Tea from Yunnan

Dried Roselle Hibiscus Flowers, known in TCM as Luo Shen Hua (玫瑰茄), from Hibiscus sabdariffa. These whole dried calyces are a popular floral herbal ingredient, traditionally valued for their refreshing character and tangy flavor. In TCM theory they are considered sour and cooling in nature. Commonly steeped as a standalone tea or blended with other botanicals for daily enjoyment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried roselle calyces from Yunnan, China
• Botanical source Hibiscus sabdariffa, known as Luo Shen Hua in Chinese
• Traditionally associated with a cooling and refreshing character in TCM
• Dried whole flowers suitable for tea blends and culinary use
• Bulk 500g loose pack for home brewing or seasonal drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep ruby red with a slightly glossy, fleshy texture and a bright fruity aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a vivid crimson color with a pleasantly tart, cranberry-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot or iced herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or honey for flavored infusions
• Use in fruit teas and summer cooling drinks
• Add to jams, syrups, or desserts for color and tartness

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice as a refreshing floral infusion, often paired with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, or licorice root. In TCM theory, roselle is regarded as sour and cooling, and it has been a common ingredient in seasonal summer drinks and everyday wellness teas. It is also used in folk preparations such as fruit teas and sweetened infusions.

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