Dried Daidai Bitter Orange Flower Dai Dai Hua 500g Wild-Grade Herbal Tea Flower Buds for Blending

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), from the fragrant flower buds of Citrus aurantium var. amara. These sun-dried buds are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient, traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing chest and abdominal discomfort. In TCM terms they are considered bitter, slightly sweet, and cool. Enjoy them brewed alone or blended with jasmine or other floral herbs.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-grade dried flower buds of Citrus aurantium var. amara, a traditional Chinese herbal tea ingredient
• Known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach
• Sun-dried whole buds that retain their natural pale color and delicate citrus-floral fragrance
• Pairs beautifully with jasmine, rose, or chrysanthemum flowers in herbal tea blends
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk pack suitable for daily tea brewing and long-term storage

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear slender and pale greenish-white with a light, citrus-floral aroma. Texture is dry and brittle. When steeped, the liquor is typically pale yellow with a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste and a refreshing orange-blossom fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with jasmine flowers for a fragrant daily infusion
• Combine with rose or chrysanthemum in mixed flower teas
• Use as a culinary garnish or aromatic ingredient in desserts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dai Dai Hua has long been used in floral tea blends, often steeped with jasmine or rose to make a soothing daily infusion. It is traditionally associated with moving qi and relieving fullness in the chest and abdomen, and it was commonly served after meals in folk households. The buds may also be added to herbal soups or congee for their gentle aroma.

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