Chicory Root Tea Loose Dried Cichorium intybus Herbal Infusion 500g Bulk

Chicory Root Tea, known in Chinese herbal trade as Ju Ju Gen (菊苣根), is the dried root of Cichorium intybus. This bulk raw botanical is freeze-dried to preserve its natural character and is commonly prepared as a caffeine-free herbal infusion. In TCM practice, chicory root is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the spleen and stomach. Enjoy it as a simple steeped tea or blended with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient bulk chicory root supplied as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source is Cichorium intybus root, known in Chinese as Ju Ju Gen (菊苣根)
• Freeze-dried processing helps retain natural aroma and flavor
• Traditionally used in TCM for damp-heat patterns and digestive wellness
• Caffeine-free herbal tea material suitable for daily infusion and blending

Quality & Sensory

The cut root pieces typically appear light brown to tan with a firm, dry texture and a mildly earthy, roasted aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows an amber tone with a smooth, slightly bitter, nutty taste that softens with longer steeping.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a caffeine-free herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other floral teas for a layered infusion
• Simmer into a traditional root decoction
• Use as a coffee-style roasted root brew

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, chicory root is considered bitter in flavor and associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it is traditionally linked to the liver, spleen, and stomach channels. Folk practice commonly prepares it as a daily infusion or gentle decoction, often paired with other heat-clearing herbs. It is also a familiar European tradition to roast chicory root for a coffee-like beverage.

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