Product Overview
Eight Treasure Tea (Ba Bao Cha) is a traditional Chinese herbal tea made by blending a variety of premium flowers, fruits, and botanical ingredients. While recipes vary by region, the tea has been enjoyed for centuries as a nourishing daily beverage.
Origin of Ingredients
The ingredients are carefully selected from different growing regions across China, depending on seasonal availability and quality.
Harvest
Each ingredient is harvested at its optimal season to preserve its natural flavor, aroma, and appearance before being carefully blended.
Appearance
A colorful blend of whole flowers, dried fruits, and botanical ingredients. Premium quality Eight Treasure Tea features clean, intact ingredients with vibrant natural colors.
Aroma & Taste
Naturally fragrant with a smooth, mildly sweet, refreshing taste and delicate floral and fruity notes.
Ingredients
Traditional recipes may include a combination of ingredients such as rock sugar, red dates, goji berries, longan, chrysanthemum flowers, rose buds, raisins, dried longan, licorice root, dried tangerine peel, or other premium botanicals. The exact ingredients may vary depending on the recipe.
Traditional Nature
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Eight Treasure Tea is traditionally regarded as a balanced herbal infusion that nourishes the body while promoting overall well-being.
Traditional Uses
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eight Treasure Tea is traditionally enjoyed to:
- Nourish Qi and Blood
- Support daily vitality and energy
- Help maintain healthy digestion
- Promote body fluid production and relieve dryness
- Refresh the mind and support relaxation
- Provide gentle daily nourishment
Traditional Applications
Eight Treasure Tea is commonly enjoyed as a daily wellness beverage by people seeking gentle nourishment and balance. It is traditionally consumed during work, after meals, or throughout the day as a comforting herbal tea suitable for regular enjoyment.
Preparation
Place one serving into a cup or teapot and add 300–500 ml of hot water (90–100°C). Steep for 5–10 minutes before drinking. The ingredients may be refilled with hot water several times until the flavor gradually becomes lighter. Many of the fruits may also be eaten after brewing.
