Rose Buds - Rosae rugosae Flos - Mei Gui Hua - Organic Grade

From China

Picked before they open. These are the buds of Rosa rugosa, the beach rose, gathered before the flower opens and dried whole so they hold their shape and color. In China the flower is tied to Pingyin in Shandong, a county that has grown roses for tea and preserves for well over a thousand years.

Rose is one of the few Chinese herbs that stayed as much a food as a remedy. Rose sugar and rose paste fill mooncakes and pastries across the country, and dried buds have been sold by the handful in tea markets for as long as there have been tea markets.

How it is used: five or six buds in hot water, alone or dropped into black or green tea. Softly floral, a little astringent, and the buds open again as they steep.

Rose Buds – Rosae rugosae Flos – Mei Gui Hua – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Rosae rugosae Flos

Common Names: Rose Buds / Mei Gui Hua / 玫瑰花 / 玫瑰蕾

Grade: Organic Grade

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Mei Gui Hua (Rose Buds) is a time-honored botanical featured in traditional East Asian herbal practices and tea culture.

Known for its delicate floral aroma and naturally soothing character, it has been enjoyed for generations in herbal teas, infusions, and seasonal culinary blends.

Our Organic Grade rose buds are hand-harvested, naturally dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives — preserving their vivid color, gentle fragrance, and traditional character.

Perfect for teas, decoctions, and aromatic wellness-inspired recipes.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Steep 2–4 g in hot water for 3–6 minutes.

• Can be enjoyed on its own or blended into traditional herbal tea mixes.

Soups & Broths

• Add a small handful to light soups or sweet herbal broths for a floral note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Commonly combined with botanicals such as Goji Berry, Jujube, or Chrysanthemum in traditional tea rituals and seasonal preparations.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Steep or simmer before use, following traditional preparation methods.

Features

• Certified Organic

• Naturally dried to preserve aroma and color

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives

• Aromatic floral character suited for tea blends

• Packaged in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mei Gui Hua is traditionally described as aromatic and gentle in character.

It appears in classic herbal tea culture and seasonal preparations, where it contributes a light, harmonizing presence within traditional frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.