Dandelion Leaf Tea (Taraxacum officinale) — Dried Pu Gong Ying Herbal Tea, 500g Loose Leaf

Dandelion Leaf Tea (Taraxacum officinale) is the dried leaf of a widely revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pú Gōng Yīng (蒲公英). For centuries, Pu Gong Ying has been prized as a cooling, clearing, and gently detoxifying herb, traditionally used to clear heat, support the Liver and Stomach, and promote the smooth flow of fluids. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a refreshing yet mild herb for daily herbal tea and seasonal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Pu Gong Ying dandelion leaf
• Taraxacum officinale
• 500g loose leaf, new-crop harvest
• Unsweetened, single-ingredient herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve its deep green color, crisp leafy texture, and fresh grassy aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and yield a clear, pale golden-green infusion with a mildly bitter, gently sweet finish and a clean herbal fragrance that lingers softly in the cup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold
• Blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Seasonal spring and summer refreshment
• Herbal tea base for custom blends
• After-meal soothing cup

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pu Gong Ying is brewed as a daily tea, simmered into light soups, and blended with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mint. It is a common ingredient in spring and summer seasonal teas, where it is enjoyed for its refreshing bitterness and its traditional role in clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. In some regional traditions, the fresh or dried leaves are also added to congee and simple broths.

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