Dried Osmanthus Flowers Gui Hua 500g Food Grade Herbal Tea Blooms for Hot Brewing and Baking

Dried Osmanthus Flowers, known in TCM as Gui Hua (桂花), from Osmanthus fragrans. These golden dried blooms are a classic Chinese flower tea ingredient, traditionally associated with warming the body and supporting comfortable digestion. In TCM terms, osmanthus is considered warm in nature with a fragrant, mildly sweet flavor. Steep alone or blend with other herbs for a gentle daily floral infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Osmanthus fragrans flowers, a traditional Chinese flower tea ingredient
• Known in TCM as Gui Hua (桂花), valued for its warm nature and sweet fragrance
• First-harvest golden blooms with no added sugar or drying agents
• Suitable for hot brewing, blending with teas, and culinary decoration
• Generous 500g bulk pack for regular home tea and kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

Typically small golden-yellow dried blossoms with a delicate, slightly crisp texture. The aroma is characteristically sweet and apricot-like. When steeped in hot water, the infusion typically shows a pale golden hue with a soft, honeyed floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a fragrant standalone floral tea
• Blend with green, black, or oolong tea for homemade osmanthus tea
• Add to desserts, cakes, jams, and sweet soups for floral flavor
• Use in congee or herbal drinks during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, osmanthus flowers have long been steeped as a daily floral tea and added to sweet soups, congee, and desserts. They are traditionally associated with warming the middle, freshening the breath, and easing mild digestive discomfort. Osmanthus is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, goji berries, red dates, or rock sugar in seasonal autumn and winter drinks.

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