Burdock Root Tea Niu Bang Cha Golden Sliced Arctium lappa Loose Herbal Tea 500g from Shandong

Burdock Root Tea, known in TCM as Niu Bang (牛蒡), is made from the dried root of Arctium lappa, sliced and dried for convenient brewing. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and benefiting the throat. This 500g pack of golden diagonal slices is a simple everyday herbal tea suitable for regular gentle drinking.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient burdock root tea with no additives
• Botanical source Arctium lappa dried root
• Golden diagonal slices with even cutting for easy brewing
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear wind-heat and support throat comfort
• 500g bulk pack sourced from Shandong with 12+ month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale golden to light brown with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the liquor is typically light amber with a smooth, slightly sweet and nutty taste and a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups or stews for a mild earthy flavor
• Combine with goji berries or chrysanthemum for a blended infusion
• Brew a light decoction for seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root has long been simmered as a daily tea or added to soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or honeysuckle in herbal infusions. Folk use also includes adding slices to slow-cooked broths for a naturally sweet, earthy depth.

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