I’ve toured herb processors from Zhejiang to Hebei, and one thing keeps coming up: when the drying is right, chrysanthemum opens like sunshine in water. Golden, lightly sweet, almost honeyed. That’s the hallmark. If you’re sourcing at scale—or simply stocking a boutique tea bar—here’s the insider run-down worth your time.
Two quiet shifts: buyers now ask for pesticide-residue transparency up front, and cafés want consistent bloom size for photogenic cups (Instagram rules everything, apparently). Also, wellness brands are blending chrysanthemum with goji or osmanthus. In fact, many customers say a clean, floral profile with a pale-gold liquor is non-negotiable; anything grassy or browned is a hard pass.
| Parameter | Specification (typical) |
|---|---|
| Product Name / Type | Chrysanthemum Tea (Chrysanthemum morifolium florets) |
| Origin | NO.12, XIJIAN STREET, SHIJIAZHUANG CITY, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA |
| Grade / Bloom size | Premium, hand-selected; ≈ 2.5–3.5 cm blooms, low broken ratio |
| Moisture | ≤ 8% (real-world use may vary slightly) |
| Residues / Heavy metals | MRLs per GB 2763; Pb, Cd, As within CN/EU herb limits; CoA per lot |
| Microbiological | TAMC ≤ 10^5 CFU/g; YE&M ≤ 10^3 CFU/g; Salmonella absent/25g |
| Brew profile | 85–90°C, 3–5 min; pale gold infusion, floral-honey notes |
| Packaging | Food-grade pouch; nitrogen-flushed bulk 500 g–5 kg |
| Shelf life | 24 months sealed; store cool, dry, away from sunlight |
Materials: fully opened Chrysanthemum morifolium florets, field-sorted. Methods: morning harvest → shade withering (≈ 6–10 h) → low-temp dehydration at 45–55°C to lock color → gentle separation and sieving → UV/steam sterilization (as needed) → metal detection → nitrogen-flush packing. Testing standards typically reference ISO 4833-1 for TAMC, ISO 6579 for Salmonella, and local GB residue limits. Service life is largely a function of moisture and oxygen—if you keep it tight and cool, you’ll get the full two years. Industries using this process: specialty tea, hotel F&B, nutraceutical infusion bases, and corporate gifting.
| Vendor | Certs | MOQ | Lead Time | Traceability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEX Herbal Medicine (Hebei) | GMP-style plant, HACCP; CoA per lot | ≈ 10–50 kg | 7–15 days in season | Field-to-batch mapping |
| Regional Importer | HACCP (varies) | ≈ 5–20 kg | Stock-dependent | Mixed lots, partial traceability |
| Online Marketplace | Seller-declared | 1–5 kg | Variable | Often unclear |
Common custom requests: bloom size sorting, lower moisture for RTD extraction, and private-label sachets. Typical test snapshots I’ve seen: pesticide residues “not detected” vs MRLs; moisture 6.5–7.8%; TAMC around 10^4 CFU/g; all Salmonella absent. To be honest, ask for third-party verification if you’re launching retail.
A boutique chain in Singapore shifted to a tighter bloom spec and nitrogen-flushed bulk. Result: fewer broken petals, brighter cups, repeat sales up ≈ 12% over a quarter. Another client (RTD) requested slightly lower moisture and got cleaner extraction with less haze. Small tweak, big payoff.
If you’re hunting for dependable chrysanthemum tea for sale with consistent color and aroma, this is where I’d start. And yes, ask for harvest window and drying curve—seems nerdy, but it reveals everything.
