Charred Hawthorn Berry Dried Slices Ready to Eat Seedless Herbal Tea 140g

Charred Hawthorn Berry Slices, known in TCM as Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These seedless dried slices are stir-fried to a deep brown and traditionally used in TCM theory to support digestive comfort. Warm and slightly sour in nature, they enter the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Enjoy as a simple herbal tea or combine with Chen Pi and rose buds for a balanced daily infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless center-cut slices of Crataegus pinnatifida
• Stir-fried (charred) processing for traditional TCM use
• Ready to eat as a snack or brewed as herbal tea
• Pairs well with Chen Pi and rose buds
• 140g resealable pack from Shandong origin

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically deep brown to nearly black with a dry, slightly brittle texture and a faint smoky-sweet aroma. When brewed, the liquor is amber and carries a mild sourness with gentle toasted notes. As a snack, they are chewy with a subtle sweet-sour taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Combined with Chen Pi and rose buds in a tea blend
• Added to soups or congee for a tart note
• Eaten as a ready-to-eat snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, charred hawthorn is traditionally used to support digestive comfort, especially after rich or heavy meals. It is often decocted with Chen Pi or rose buds to make a warming after-meal tea. Folk practice also adds it to soups and congee for its sour, appetite-opening quality.

FAQ Q&A