Dried Tea Tree Mushroom Cha Shu Gu Agrocybe aegerita Whole Dried Mushrooms for Soup and Culinary Use 500g

Dried Tea Tree Mushroom, known in Chinese as Cha Shu Gu (茶树菇), is the whole fruiting body of Agrocybe aegerita, sun-dried for preservation. A popular edible mushroom in Chinese kitchens, it is traditionally valued in Cantonese soup culture for its savory depth. In TCM dietary practice it is regarded as a mild, neutral food ingredient suitable for everyday broths. Store in a cool dry place and cook thoroughly before eating.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tea Tree Mushroom fruiting bodies with caps and stems intact
• Botanical source Agrocybe aegerita, a cultivated edible mushroom
• Sun-dried processing preserves aroma and extends shelf life
• Traditionally used in Chinese soups and slow-cooked broths
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product in 500g units

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender with light brown caps and firm pale stems. Dried mushrooms have a concentrated earthy-woody aroma. When simmered, they release a rich savory umami taste and yield a clear amber broth with a pleasantly chewy texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork rib, or duck soups
• Add to braised dishes and claypot stews
• Rehydrate and stir-fry with vegetables or meat
• Use in congee and noodle broth bases

Traditional Uses

In Chinese home cooking, Cha Shu Gu is a classic soup mushroom, often paired with old hen, pork ribs, red dates, and goji berries in slow-simmered broths. It is a common ingredient in Cantonese tonic-style soups and autumn-winter family meals, where dried mushrooms are rinsed and soaked briefly before cooking to soften and release flavor.

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