White Lotus Seeds Bai Lian Zi 100g Dried Core-Removed Hunan Lotus Seed for Soup and Tea

White Lotus Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子), from Nelumbo nucifera. These dried, core-removed seeds are hand-selected from Hunan and sold as a raw edible botanical. In TCM theory, lotus seed is traditionally associated with a sweet and astringent flavor and neutral nature, linked to the spleen, kidney, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions, it is a versatile pantry staple for daily wellness cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white lotus seeds with cores removed for convenient cooking
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, known in TCM as Bai Lian Zi (白莲子)
• Hand-selected Hunan-grown seeds sold as raw edible agricultural produce
• Traditionally associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels in TCM
• Suitable for soups, congee, desserts, and herbal tea blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to off-white with a firm, dense texture and a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When simmered, the seeds typically turn soft and starchy with a delicate, nutty-sweet taste that blends well with grains and other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet lotus seed soup or dessert soups
• Add to rice congee with red dates or other grains
• Include in herbal soup packs with lean pork or poultry
• Steep in blended herbal teas after cooking or grinding

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus seed is a common ingredient in nourishing soups, four-herb style congee, and seasonal desserts. It is often paired with red dates, longan, lily bulb, or Chinese yam in slow-cooked dishes. Families frequently use it in autumn and winter cooking, and it is a familiar component of festive sweet soups and daily wellness porridges.

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