Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Core-Removed Lotus Seeds, 400g Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Congee

Lotus Seed (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried, core-removed seed of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lián Zǐ (莲子). Revered for centuries as a gentle, spirit-calming food herb, Lian Zi has been prized as a nourishing, astringent tonic used to support the Heart and Spleen, settle the spirit, and anchor the mind. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly astringent, making it a mild yet deeply comforting herb for daily nourishment. This 400g pack contains whole, core-removed lotus seeds, sun-dried and free of added sugar.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-calming food herb (药食同源)
• Core-removed whole lotus seeds, 400g pack
• Nelumbo nucifera, sun-dried and unsweetened
• Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and sweet desserts
• New-crop quality from Hunan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to creamy-white color, firm rounded shape, and smooth, slightly chalky texture. The seeds carry a mild, clean, earthy aroma with no mustiness. When simmered, they soften into a pleasant, slightly starchy bite and release a gentle, subtly sweet, nutty flavor that blends beautifully into broths, congee, and sweet soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style sweet soup (tang shui) and congee
• Herbal tea blends with lily bulb and goji berry
• Savory soups and stews
• Seasonal nourishing tonics
• Desserts and grain porridge

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lian Zi is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support calm nerves, restful sleep, and gentle digestive nourishment. It is a classic ingredient in autumn and summer soup packs, where it pairs with lily bulb, goji berry, jujube, and longan. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion that soothes the spirit and supports the Spleen.

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