Dried Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Seedless Additive-Free Herbal Tea Slices from Shandong

Dried Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless dried fruit slices are a classic Chinese herbal tea and culinary ingredient, traditionally valued for their mildly warm nature and sweet-sour flavor. In TCM theory, hawthorn is associated with the spleen, stomach, and liver channels. Enjoy as a simple infusion or added to everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried hawthorn slices sourced from Shandong
• Botanical source Crataegus pinnatifida fruit, known as Shan Zha in TCM
• Seedless rings with no additives, suitable for daily herbal tea
• Sweet and tangy flavor that brews into a ruby-toned infusion
• Versatile for teas, decoctions, congee, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to reddish-brown thin slices with a dry, firm texture and a faint fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, the slices release a pleasantly tart, mildly sweet taste and lend a warm reddish hue to the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or with other herbs as a daily fruit tea
• Simmer in decoctions and traditional herbal blends
• Add to congee or sweet soups for a tangy note
• Use in culinary dishes, sauces, and seasonal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and is a common ingredient in digestive teas, especially after rich meals. It is often paired with herbs such as Mai Ya and Shen Qu in classic formulas, simmered into hawthorn berry tea with rock sugar, or cooked into congee and sweet soups during festive seasons.

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