Hand-Peeled Lotus Seeds Lian Mi 500g Dried Nelumbo nucifera Seeds for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea
$12.49
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Description
Hand-Peeled Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Lian Mi (莲米), are the dried mature seeds of Nelumbo nucifera. Sourced from Jiangxi and sold as whole raw seeds in their natural form, they are a classic food-herb in Chinese kitchens. In TCM theory lotus seeds are traditionally associated with the spleen, heart, and kidney channels and are valued in daily soups and congee. Store sealed in a cool dry place.



Key Selling Points
- Hand-processed whole lotus seeds sold in natural seed form
- Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with Chinese name Lian Mi 莲米
- Origin Jiangxi China with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed
- Traditional TCM food herb commonly used in soups congee and sweet desserts
- Supplied in a resealable 500g bag as a raw edible botanical



Quality & Sensory
Typically pale ivory to light yellow whole seeds with a firm dense texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered they soften to a tender bite with a gentle sweet nutty flavor that blends well with grains and roots.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw edible botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 莲米 |
| Pinyin | Lian Mi |
| Botanical Name | Nelumbo nucifera |
| Plant Part | Dried mature seeds hand peeled |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into lotus seed soups with red dates or lily bulb
- Cook with rice or millet for nourishing congee
- Add to herbal decoctions and tonic broths
- Use in sweet desserts such as lotus seed paste or dessert soup



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice lotus seeds are traditionally used in food therapy to nourish the spleen and calm the heart and are a familiar ingredient in seasonal tonics. They are commonly paired with red dates longan yam and poria in soups and congee and appear in classic household recipes such as four spirits soup and lotus seed lily dessert soup.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of hand-peeled dried lotus seeds Lian Mi from Jiangxi China sold as a raw edible botanical in a resealable bag.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory lotus seeds are traditionally associated with the spleen heart and kidney channels and are valued as a gentle food herb for daily soups and congee.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Rinse and simmer the seeds in soups congee or dessert broths until tender. They pair well with red dates lily bulb and grains.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 6 cm |
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