Dried Camellia Flowers (Camellia japonica) — Whole Flower Heads for Herbal Tea, 500g Bulk

Dried Camellia Flowers (Camellia japonica) are the whole dried flower heads of the evergreen camellia plant, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Chá Huā (山茶花). Long admired in Chinese folk culture as a gentle, cooling flower herb, camellia blossoms have been prized for their light, elegant character and their traditional use in floral infusions and seasonal wellness teas. Their nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and cooling, making them a soft yet refreshing botanical for daily tea rituals.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried camellia flower heads
• Camellia japonica botanical identity
• Naturally sweet from the flower itself, no added sugar
• Air-dried to preserve color and aroma
• 500g bulk loose flower tea

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is gently dried to preserve the soft pink-to-cream petals, delicate layered structure, and clean floral aroma of the whole flower head. When steeped in hot water, the blossoms open slowly and release a pale golden infusion with a light, naturally sweet floral taste and a smooth, lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily floral herbal tea
• Blended flower tea with chrysanthemum or rose
• Seasonal spring and summer refreshment
• Decorative and aromatic tea service
• Gift and bulk tea resale

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, camellia flowers are brewed as a light daily tea, often combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or rose bud for a cooling, aromatic infusion. They are also added to floral tea blends served during warm seasons, and in some regional traditions the blossoms are simmered into gentle floral decoctions or used to scent teas and desserts.

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