Dried Chrysanthemum Flowers (Ju Hua) | (500g)

About

Ju Hua are fully bloomed chrysanthemum flowers, long celebrated in Chinese herbal tradition. With their bright yellow colour and floral scent, the blossoms make a fragrant infusion with a smooth, slightly sweet flavour.

This is one of the most familiar herbal drinks in Chinese tradition. Ju Hua can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a blend, hot or cold, and the flowers also work in cooking.

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Potential Benefits

• Cooling: In traditional classification chrysanthemum is described as cool, and it is most often enjoyed in the warmer months.
• Traditional Heritage: Chrysanthemum tea is one of the oldest and most everyday herbal drinks in Chinese tradition.
• Aromatic: The opened flowers give a fuller floral aroma than the buds, and it comes through as soon as hot water hits them.
• Naturally Sweet: The infusion carries a light natural sweetness, so it needs nothing added.
• Versatile: It brews hot or cold, blends with other florals, and adds colour and scent to congee, soups and rice dishes.

Recommended Dosage

• Herbal tea: Use around 10g per serving. Add to freshly boiled water and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Cold infusion: Brew a stronger tea, chill, and serve with lemon slices or honey.
• Culinary ingredient: Add to congee, soups or rice dishes for a subtle floral aroma and colour.
• Decorative uses: Sprinkle into potpourri or handmade gifts for fragrance and visual appeal.

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Flowers lose their aroma faster than roots or seeds, so an airtight jar is worth using once the pack is open.

Ju Hua and Tai Ju

Both come from the chrysanthemum, but they are picked at different stages and taste noticeably different:

• Ju Hua are the fully opened flowers, with a fuller floral aroma and a stronger taste. These are the ones on this page.
• Tai Ju are the unopened buds, small and tight, giving a lighter and more delicate cup.

Ju Hua is also available as concentrated granules if you would rather not brew the flowers.

What to Brew It With

Ju Hua is rarely steeped alone. These are the ones most often used alongside it:

• Dried Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi) | 100g the classic partner, and the two together make one of the best known traditional teas
• Dried Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) | 500g another cooling floral in matching 500g
• Sang Ye – 桑叶 | 100g mulberry leaf, traditionally paired with Ju Hua
• Dried Rosebuds (Mei Gui Hua) | 50g for a softer, more perfumed cup

Why Choose Vita?

At Vita Herbal Nutrition, we are committed to providing the highest quality herbs, carefully selected for the kitchen and for traditional preparation.

Our herbs are 100% free from sulphur treatment. Sulphur is widely used in the industry to improve appearance and extend shelf life, but it alters the natural composition of the herb and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. You can read more on our non-sulphur treated herbs page.

We source only DaoDi-grown Chinese herbs from clean, sustainable environments. Our relationships with growers since 2010 let us select material from its ideal region, harvested at the right time.

FAQ

Does chrysanthemum tea have caffeine?
No. Chrysanthemum flowers and buds are naturally caffeine-free, which makes them a common alternative to traditional teas.

How do I make chrysanthemum tea?
Add a handful of dried flowers to hot water, steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain.

Can I reuse the flowers for a second brew?
Yes. Many people brew the same batch twice. The second infusion is milder, so steep it slightly longer.

What does it taste like?
Smooth and floral with a light natural sweetness, fuller in body than a cup made from the unopened buds.

What is the difference between Ju Hua and Tai Ju?
Ju Hua are the fully opened flowers, fuller in aroma and flavour. Tai Ju are the unopened buds, lighter and more delicate. Both are stocked here.

How should I store them?
Sealed, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ideally in an airtight jar once opened.