Dried Seedless Hawthorn Slices Shan Zha 500g Loose Hawthorn Fruit Tea

Dried Seedless Hawthorn Slices, known in TCM as Shan Zha (山楂), from Crataegus pinnatifida. These pitted hawthorn fruit slices are low-temperature slow-dried, preserving a tart red-fruit character. In TCM theory, hawthorn is sour and sweet, slightly warm, and traditionally associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally used to support digestion after heavy meals. Enjoy as a simple herbal infusion or add to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hawthorn fruit slices with the core removed for easy use
• Made from Crataegus pinnatifida, the classic TCM Shan Zha herb
• Low-temperature slow drying helps retain natural color and tart flavor
• Loose 500g bulk format suited to frequent tea or decoction preparation
• Sourced from Shandong, a well-known hawthorn growing region in China

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically deep red to dark crimson with a dry, slightly leathery texture. Aroma is mild and fruity with a faint tart note. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is light amber to reddish and tastes sour with a gentle sweetness, often softened by adding honey or rock sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea infusion
• Decoction with other herbs
• Added to soup or congee
• Seasonal culinary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Shan Zha is traditionally used to support digestion, especially after rich or greasy meals. It is commonly simmered alone as a sour tea or combined with ingredients such as Chen Pi, lotus leaf, or rock sugar. It also appears in traditional soup and congee recipes and in seasonal preparations where a tart, warming fruit note is desired.

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