Seedless Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 山楂 Pitted Hawthorn Rings for Tea and Infusions 1000g Vacuum Packed

Seedless Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These pitted hollow rings are cut from ripe hawthorn, cored, and dried without sulfur treatment. In TCM theory hawthorn is sour and sweet in flavor with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoyed as a simple herbal tea or added to culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Fully cored seedless hawthorn rings with no pits or seeds to remove
• Made from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, the classic TCM herb Shan Zha 山楂
• Sulfur-free drying preserves the natural color and tart aroma
• Vacuum packed in a generous 1000g pack for regular tea brewing
• Versatile for herbal tea, fruit infusions, congee, and home cooking

Quality & Sensory

The rings typically show a warm reddish to amber tone with a firm, dry, slightly chewy texture. The aroma is fruity and mildly tart. When steeped, the slices typically yield a light rosy infusion with a pleasantly sour, fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few rings in hot water for a tart herbal fruit tea
• Simmer with rock sugar for a traditional hawthorn drink
• Add to congee or dessert soups for fruity flavor
• Use in home baking or culinary recipes calling for dried hawthorn

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shan Zha is a familiar household herb often simmered into decoctions or steeped as a daily tea, frequently paired with dried tangerine peel, malt, or rock sugar. It is also a seasonal favorite in fruit teas and dessert soups, and is traditionally associated with supporting comfortable digestion after rich meals.

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