Green Plum Blossom Tea Lü E Mei Hua Dried Flower Buds 20g Bottle Traditional Herbal Infusion

Green Plum Blossom, known in TCM as Lü E Mei Hua (绿萼梅花), is the dried flower bud of Prunus mume. These small pale-green buds are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their gentle aromatic nature. In TCM theory they are considered mild in nature with a slightly bitter flavor. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried green plum blossom buds traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Botanical source Prunus mume with Chinese name Lü E Mei Hua (绿萼梅花)
• Sun-dried whole flower buds in a convenient 20g bottle
• Traditionally associated with soothing qi and supporting digestive comfort in TCM
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and seasonal culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the buds are small, firm, and pale green to yellowish-green with a delicate floral aroma. When steeped, they typically yield a light golden infusion with a subtle floral fragrance and a mildly bitter, refreshing aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light floral herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Use in congee or dessert soups for traditional flavor
• Brew with chrysanthemum or rose for a blended floral infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM, green plum blossom is traditionally used to soothe liver qi and ease chest tightness, and is often paired with rose buds or chrysanthemum in daily floral teas. It has also been added to congee and dessert soups, particularly in spring and summer, as a gentle aromatic ingredient in folk herbal practice.

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