Lotus Plumule Lian Zi Xin Dried Herbal Tea 500g Bulk Dried Lotus Seed Heart from Hubei

Lotus Plumule, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These slender thread-like plumules are dried and prepared as a bitter cooling herbal tea. In TCM theory, lotus plumule is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. It is commonly steeped alone or blended with other herbs. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed heart plumule sold as a bulk herbal tea ingredient
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera with plumule as the used plant part
• Known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin, traditionally regarded as bitter and cooling
• Dried processing with a shelf life of over 12 months when stored properly
• Suitable for solo steeping or blending into custom herbal tea mixes

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green thread-like embryos with a slightly bitter aroma and dry brittle texture. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light greenish-yellow color with a distinctly bitter, clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other flowers for a mixed herbal infusion
• Combine with goji or red dates to balance the bitter flavor
• Use in seasonal summer tea preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus plumule has traditionally been used in simple decoctions and daily teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or other cooling herbs. It is a common summer beverage ingredient in Chinese households, valued in traditional use for its bitter cooling character. Preparation typically involves steeping a small pinch of the dried plumules in hot water.

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