Sun Chrysanthemum Tai Yang Ju Dried Flower Tea Loose Bulk 500g

Sun Chrysanthemum, known in TCM as Tai Yang Ju (太阳菊), is a dried flower of Chrysanthemum morifolium. These whole white chrysanthemum blossoms are sun-dried and sold loose by weight. In TCM theory, chrysanthemum flower is cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. It is commonly steeped as a light floral tea or blended with goji berry and other herbs. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried white chrysanthemum flowers sold in loose bulk form
• Botanical source is Chrysanthemum morifolium, a classic TCM floral herb
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural pale blossoms
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and sweet slightly bitter flavor
• Versatile for daily floral tea, herbal blends, and culinary infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers are typically pale white to ivory with compact yellowish centers and a light, delicate texture. They carry a mild floral aroma, and when steeped the liquor is typically pale gold with a soft, gently sweet and slightly bitter floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with goji berry or honeysuckle in herbal infusions
• Add to cooling summer drinks and floral iced teas
• Use in culinary syrups, desserts, and infused broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chrysanthemum flower has long been steeped as a daily tea, often paired with goji berry in a classic infusion. It is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting eye comfort in TCM theory. The flowers are also used in seasonal cooling drinks and added to congee or dessert soups for a delicate floral note.

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