Lotus Plumule Tea 125g Bottled Lian Zi Xin Dried Lotus Seed Core from Hunan Xiangtan

Dried Lotus Plumule Tea, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), from Nelumbo nucifera seed cores. This 125g bottled product is a raw edible agricultural herb from Hunan Xiangtan, consisting of the green embryo within lotus seeds. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is bitter and cold, entering the Heart and Kidney channels, and is traditionally used to clear heart fire and calm the spirit. It is commonly steeped as a simple herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), the plumule or green core of lotus seeds
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, plant part is seed embryo
• 125g bottled format for convenient storage and daily tea preparation
• Sourced from Hunan Xiangtan, a well-known lotus cultivation region
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heart fire and support calmness

Quality & Sensory

Lotus plumule typically appears as small, slender, green to greenish-brown curled threads. It has a dry, brittle texture and a mild, earthy, hay-like aroma. When brewed, the tea is pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter taste that softens slightly with repeated infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in a decoction
• Added to congee or light soups
• Used in seasonal cooling tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lian Zi Xin is traditionally used to clear heart fire, calm the spirit, and support restful sleep. It is often paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in cooling tea blends. Folk practice includes steeping a small amount in hot water for a bitter, refreshing tea, especially during warm seasons.

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