A Buyer’s Guide to Premium Chrysanthemum Tea: Sourcing, Specs, and Real-World Results

Looking for Chrysanthemum Tea For Sale? You’re not alone. The golden floral brew—delicate, faintly honeyed, caffeine-free—has moved from grandma’s apothecary to modern cafés and wellness menus. To be honest, I drink it in the late afternoon when coffee would be a mistake. Many customers say it’s “clean” and “gentle,” and that seems right.

What’s trending

Three tailwinds: caffeine-free rituals, low-sugar hydration, and tea cocktails. RTD makers are cold-brewing chrysanthemum for clarity and pairing it with goji or osmanthus. Hospitality buyers like the ritual; e‑commerce brands love the clean label. Surprisingly durable demand in summer thanks to cold infusions.

Origin, materials, and process flow

Origin: NO.12, XIJIAN STREET, SHIJIAZHUANG CITY, HEBEI PROVINCE, CHINA. Flowers (Chrysanthemum morifolium) are field-grown, hand-harvested at ≈80–90% bloom. Typical process: low-temp air-drying (≈35–45°C) → optical sorting → gentle sterilization (steam or UV) → moisture tuning (target ≤10–12%) → nitrogen-flush packing → batch QC (microbiology, heavy metals, residues) → palletization. Service life: around 24 months in cool, dry storage.

Product specifications (typical)

Botanical	Chrysanthemum morifolium (Flos Chrysanthemi)
Grade	Whole, golden florets; food-grade, tea cut on request
Moisture	≤10–12% (GB-compliant)
Microbiology	TPC ≤10,000 CFU/g; Yeast/Mold ≤1,000 CFU/g; E. coli & Salmonella: Negative
Residues & Metals	GB 2763 MRLs; Pb ≤2 mg/kg, As ≤0.5 mg/kg (GB 2762)
Packaging	Retail 20–50 g; HoReCa 250–500 g; Bulk 1–5 kg, nitrogen-flushed
Brewing	2–3 g/250 ml at 90–95°C for 3–5 min; cold brew 6–8 h

Testing standards: HACCP/ISO 22000 food safety; HPLC fingerprinting for marker consistency (similarity index ≥0.95 in routine checks, real-world values may vary). Compliance with GB 2762/2763; Organic options subject to USDA/EU certification audit.

Applications and advantages

• Home and office hydration; post-meal digestif, naturally caffeine-free.
• Café and mixology: pairs with goji berries, jujube, or light honey; excellent for cold brew.
• Nutraceutical/retail: clean label, simple ingredient panel.

Flavor-wise: floral, honey-like, with a gentle cooling finish. Actually, a splash of sparkling water over a strong cold brew is fantastic.

Vendor comparison

Vendor	MOQ	Certifications	Traceability	Lead Time	Notes
Hex Herbal Medicine	≈20–50 kg	ISO 22000, HACCP; Organic options	Batch-level COA, farm lots	10–20 days	Nitrogen pack; private label
Generic Importer	100 kg+	Varies	Limited	20–45 days	Lower cost, mixed grades
Artisanal Co‑op	10–30 kg	Often Organic	High	Seasonal	Beautiful whole heads, limited volume

Customization and case studies

Customization: cut size (whole vs. petals), blend kits (with goji/osmanthus), retail pouches with zipper and desiccant, QR traceability. One café group in Singapore switched to whole-head supply and saw a 17% attach-rate lift on afternoon sets; an EU wellness brand added nitrogen-flushed 50 g pouches and trimmed stales by ≈22%—small tweaks, real wins.

Quality, compliance, and buyer checklist

• Request COA: moisture, TPC, heavy metals, pesticides; ask for HPLC fingerprint.
• Verify HACCP/ISO 22000 and organic scope where relevant.
• Trial both hot and cold brew; evaluate clarity and aroma after 3 minutes and after 24-hour shelf life.

If you’re shortlisting suppliers, keep an eye on bloom integrity and cup clarity. For Chrysanthemum Tea For Sale in retail, nitrogen-flush and matte pouches test well. For HoReCa, bulk 1 kg with oxygen scavenger is practical.

References

1. Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020), Chrysanthemi Flos monograph.
2. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, Chrysanthemum spp.
3. ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems.
4. Codex HACCP (CXC 1-1969, Rev. 2020).
5. GB 2762-2022: Standards for contaminants in foods (China).
6. GB 2763-2021: Maximum residue limits for pesticides in foods (China).

For trade inquiries or private label on Chrysanthemum Tea For Sale, request batch COAs and sample infusions—real-world brewing tells you what the spec sheet can’t.