Chen Pi (Dried Orange Peel) Herbal Tea

Shan Zha

Crataegus, commonly called hawthorn or thornapple, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America.

Crataegus pinnatifida, also known as Chinese hawthorn or Shan Zha (literally means "mountain hawthorn"), refers to a small to a medium-sized tree as well as the bright red fruit of the tree.

In northern Chinese cuisine, ripe Crataegus pinnatifida fruits are used in the dessert Tanghulu. It is also used to make the traditional haw flakes, as well as candied fruit slices, jam, jelly and wine.

Chinese hawthorn are used in naturopathic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, primarily to strengthen cardiac output, and scientific evidence is accumulating of the potential pharmacological effects of chemical compounds isolated from plants in the genus Crataegus. The dried fruits of Chinese hawthorn are used primarily as a digestive aid. Research has shown that polyphenols derived from the fruit of the tree have anti-tumor activities on on skin, indicating a potential use in preventing skin cancer.

Weight:  50-250 grams

Taste:   The flavor is a little sour but sweet after taste.

Preparation:  Use 5-10pcs hawthorn pieces per 250ml of water. Heat water to 90-95℃ and steep for 1-3 minutes.

Brewing vessel:  Glass, Porcelain Pot

Infusions:  At least 5 times

Shelf Life:  18 months

Origin:       Shandong, China