Dried Hibiscus Flower Luo Shen Hua Loose Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Hibiscus Flower, known in TCM as Luo Shen Hua (洛神花), from Hibiscus sabdariffa. These dried calyces are a classic herbal tea ingredient, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their sour flavor and cooling nature. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with supporting fluid balance and seasonal refreshment. Commonly steeped alone or blended with other botanicals as a tart, ruby-red infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hibiscus calyces sold as a bulk herbal tea ingredient
• Botanical source Hibiscus sabdariffa known in TCM as Luo Shen Hua
• Traditionally associated with a cooling nature and sour flavor in TCM
• Dried processing preserves deep red color and tart aroma
• Suitable for hot or cold infusions and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep crimson to ruby red with a firm, slightly leathery texture and a bright, fruity-tart aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically turns vivid red with a refreshingly sour, cranberry-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot herbal infusion
• Brew chilled as a refreshing iced tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or rose for mixed herbal teas
• Use in syrups jams and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Luo Shen Hua is traditionally regarded as sour in flavor and cool in nature, and it has long been steeped as a daily infusion, especially in warm seasons. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, rose, or rock sugar in blended teas, and is also used in folk preparations such as fruit teas, syrups, and summer refreshments.

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