Dried Osmanthus Flowers (Osmanthus fragrans) — Gui Hua Food-Herb Floral Tea, 40g Jar

Dried Osmanthus Flowers (Osmanthus fragrans) are the naturally sun-dried blossoms of the fragrant tree known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guì Huā (桂花), also called Golden Osmanthus. For centuries, Gui Hua has been prized as a warming, aromatic food herb used to refresh the senses, harmonize the stomach, and lend its honeyed floral sweetness to teas, desserts, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent and sweet, making it a gentle yet fragrant herb for dispersing stagnation and warming the middle.

Key Selling Points

• Naturally sun-dried golden osmanthus blossoms
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for tea and dessert
• Warm, aromatic nature with sweet floral flavor
• 40g resealable jar, no added sugar
• Sourced from Guizhou, a classic osmanthus region

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is gently sun-dried to preserve the blossoms' bright golden-yellow color, delicate petal structure, and heady honeyed aroma. When steeped, the flowers unfurl and release a soft, sweet fragrance with a mellow, nectar-like taste and a clean, lightly floral finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot water infusion as a fragrant floral tea
• Blended with green tea, black tea, or chrysanthemum
• Added to congee, rice cakes, and sweet soups
• Used in osmanthus syrup, wine, or dessert recipes
• Seasonal autumn tea and gift pairing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gui Hua is brewed alone as a fragrant daily tea or blended with green tea, black tea, and chrysanthemum for a warming autumn infusion. It is also scattered into congee, sweet osmanthus cakes, lotus root soup, and rice wine to lift aroma and warm the stomach. During the Mid-Autumn season, osmanthus is traditionally paired with wine and pastries as a symbol of reunion and seasonal nourishment.

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