Tongxiang Tai Ju Chrysanthemum Tea Buds Ju Hua Mi Loose Dried Hang Bai Ju Herbal Tea 500g

Tai Ju Chrysanthemum Tea, known in TCM as Tai Ju (胎菊) or Ju Hua (菊花), from Chrysanthemum morifolium, consists of unopened flower buds of Hang Bai Ju harvested before full bloom. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. Traditionally enjoyed as a daily herbal infusion, it is a natural dried botanical for tea, culinary use, and seasonal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• First-picked Tai Ju Wang buds from Tongxiang, the renowned Hang Bai Ju growing region
• Botanical source Chrysanthemum morifolium, unopened flower buds in whole loose form
• In TCM theory chrysanthemum is cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no added ingredients, sold as loose bulk flowers
• Suitable for hot or cold brewing, blending with goji berries, or culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow tight buds with a clean floral aroma and a delicate, mildly sweet taste with a light bitter finish. Brewed liquor is typically pale yellow, turning clearer and sweeter with repeated steeping.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily hot herbal tea in a pot or cup
• Cold-brew with chilled water for a refreshing summer drink
• Combine with goji berries or rock sugar in a floral blend
• Add to desserts, jellies, or herbal congee for floral flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, chrysanthemum flowers have long been used in daily infusions, often paired with goji berries as a classic liver-nourishing tea combination. Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting eye comfort, they are commonly consumed during warm seasons or after long hours of reading and screen work. The buds may also be added to sweet soups and congee in folk culinary tradition.

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