Dried Camellia Flower Tea Shan Cha Hua 50g Jar Natural Sun Dried Herbal Floral Tea for Home Brewing

Dried Camellia Flower, known in TCM as Shan Cha Hua (山茶花), from Camellia japonica. These whole dried blossoms are naturally sun dried and jar packed for easy storage. In TCM theory camellia flower is traditionally associated with cooling properties and is valued in floral herbal tea. Suitable for daily home brewing as a gentle caffeine free floral infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Camellia japonica flowers traditionally known as Shan Cha Hua in Chinese herbal practice
• Naturally sun dried to help retain the blossoms natural color and floral aroma
• Sealed jar packaging keeps the flowers dry and easy to store at home
• Traditionally associated in TCM with cooling and clearing qualities
• Versatile floral ingredient for solo tea or blended flower infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically show soft pink to deep rose petals with a light delicate texture and a subtle sweet floral scent. When steeped, the infusion typically takes on a pale rosy hue with a mild, gently sweet floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or rose buds for mixed flower tea
• Add to herbal blends for seasonal home brewing
• Use as a decorative floral garnish in beverages

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Shan Cha Hua has long been used in floral decoctions and cooling herbal teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or other clearing flowers. It is a common household flower tea ingredient, especially in warm seasons, and is traditionally prepared by steeping the dried blossoms in hot water.

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