Dried Daidai Flower Bitter Orange Blossom Dai Dai Hua Herbal Tea 50g

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), from Citrus aurantium var. amara. These sun-dried bitter orange blossoms are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, typically used for gentle floral teas. In TCM theory they are considered slightly cold in nature with a bitter and sweet flavor. Suitable for adults as a daily herbal infusion; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Daidai Flower blossoms from Citrus aurantium var. amara
• Known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), a classic floral herbal ingredient
• Sun-dried whole flowers with a delicate citrus-floral aroma
• Traditionally brewed alone or blended with other floral herbs
• Convenient 50g sealed jar for easy storage and daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

The dried blossoms are typically pale creamy white to light yellow with thin, papery petals and a light citrus-floral fragrance. When steeped, they typically yield a pale golden infusion with a soft, mildly bitter and sweet floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or rose for a mixed floral infusion
• Add to herbal blends for a citrus-floral note
• Serve as a refreshing iced floral drink in warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dai Dai Hua has traditionally been used in floral tea blends, often paired with rose, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn. It is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi, and is commonly enjoyed as a gentle daily infusion, especially in spring and summer. Preparation is simple: steep a small amount of dried flowers in hot water.

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