Dried Roselle Hibiscus Luo Shen Hua 500g Yunnan Herbal Flower for Tea and Infusions

Dried Roselle Hibiscus, known in TCM as Mei Gui Qie (玫瑰茄) and also called Luo Shen Hua (洛神花), from Hibiscus sabdariffa. These dried calyces are a vibrant ruby-red botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their pleasantly tart flavor and cooling nature. In TCM theory they are associated with the sour flavor and are commonly steeped as a refreshing herbal infusion. Enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle; this product is a food item and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried roselle calyces sourced from Yunnan, China
• Botanical identity Hibiscus sabdariffa, known as Mei Gui Qie in Chinese herbal tradition
• Deep ruby-red dried flowers with a naturally tart, cranberry-like character
• Traditionally steeped alone or blended with chrysanthemum, goji, or rock sugar
• Sold as a 500g pack of edible dried botanical for home tea and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep crimson to ruby red with fleshy, slightly sticky calyces and a fresh, fruity aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a brilliant red color with a bright, tangy, berry-like taste that softens with honey or rock sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot or iced herbal infusion
• Simmer with rock sugar, dried plum, or pear for a traditional cooling drink
• Blend into fruit teas, lemonades, and summer beverages
• Add to jams, syrups, and desserts for color and tartness

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbal practice, roselle is traditionally prepared as a daily infusion, often combined with chrysanthemum, goji berries, hawthorn, or rock sugar. It is a popular summer drink in southern China, where the dried calyces are simmered into a ruby-red refreshment and served chilled. Traditionally associated with quenching thirst and supporting a sense of refreshment in warm weather.

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