Lotus Plumule Tea Lian Zi Xin 500g Dried Nelumbo nucifera Plumule for Herbal Infusions

Lotus Plumule Tea, known in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心), is the dried green embryo of Nelumbo nucifera seeds. These slender plumule threads are sun-dried and typically valued in TCM for their bitter flavor and cold nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. Commonly steeped alone or blended with other herbs for a light herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus seed plumule, the green embryo from mature lotus seeds
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, identified in TCM as Lian Zi Xin (莲子心)
• Sun-dried whole plumule threads with no added ingredients
• Traditionally regarded in TCM as bitter and cold in nature
• 500g bulk pack suited for regular home tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, curled green threads with a dry, brittle texture and a faint fresh botanical aroma. When steeped, the infusion is usually pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter, clean taste that softens when blended with sweeter herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a standalone bitter herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other mild herbs for a balanced infusion
• Combine with goji berries or rock sugar to soften the bitterness
• Use in seasonal herbal drink blends during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Zi Xin is traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and calming the spirit, and it has long been steeped as a simple infusion for summer consumption. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice in cooling teas, and some households add a few threads to soups or congee. Its strong bitterness means it is usually used in small quantities.

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