Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) — Seedless Dried Hawthorn for Tea, 80g Jar

Hawthorn Berry Slices (Crataegus pinnatifida) are the dried, seedless fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhā (山楂). Also called Chinese Hawthorn or Mountain Hawthorn, Shan Zha has been prized for centuries as a gentle, digestion-supporting herb used in teas, soups, and daily food therapy. Its nature is sour, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the Stomach and supporting the smooth flow of food and qi.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless hollow hawthorn rings for easy brewing
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for daily tea
• Sour-sweet, slightly warm nature
• Dried and sliced from fresh Shandong hawthorn
• Unsweetened, no added sugar

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep red color, firm yet tender texture, and clean, tart aroma. The seedless hollow rings brew into a bright amber infusion with a refreshing sour-sweet taste and a smooth, mellow finish, making it pleasant to drink alone or blended with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold
• Blended with chrysanthemum or rose for floral tea
• Added to soups and congee
• Digestive support after meals
• Seasonal food therapy

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zha is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestion and harmonize the Stomach. It is a common ingredient in post-meal teas, where it pairs with ingredients like dried tangerine peel, chrysanthemum, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose buds and wolfberry for a bright, tart-sweet infusion.

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