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

Seedless Hawthorn Rings, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida fruit. These dried hawthorn slices are cored and cut into hollow rings, a convenient form for brewing tea or adding to herbal blends. In TCM theory, hawthorn is slightly warm with sour and sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. A simple pantry botanical for daily herbal tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried hawthorn fruit cut into seedless hollow rings for easy brewing
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida, known in TCM as Shan Zha 山楂
• Cored and sliced form removes seeds and simplifies tea preparation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily fruit tea
• Available in 100g 250g and 500g resealable bags

Quality & Sensory

Typically light reddish-brown rings with a dry firm texture and a mild fruity aroma. When steeped in hot water, the infusion typically shows a warm amber tone with a pleasantly tart fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily fruit tea
• Simmer with dried fruit or other herbs for a home infusion
• Add to herbal blends for a tart fruity note
• Use in seasonal drinks and culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion and is a common ingredient in daily fruit teas and gentle decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as dried tangerine peel or chrysanthemum in household tea blends, and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal drinks and festive fruit infusions.

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