At a glance
Dandelion tea needs a plant-part check: leaf, root, roasted root and mixtures are different products. A roadside plant or a detox claim is not a substitute for identified food-grade material.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 蒲公英茶 |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Liaoyuan, Jilin and the Changbai foothill area are inherited associations; material also occurs more widely |
| Material form | Identified leaf, root, roasted-root or mixed product; distinguish the form |
Taste and appearance
The original table mixes leaf and root features: lance-shaped lobed leaves and a conical root in the first column, wrinkled broken lobed material in the others. It records brown dry material, a golden cup, a light clean aroma and a slightly bitter smooth taste, more bitter in the lower tier. The leaf pictures cannot establish root content or identify a wild plant.
The cover is the original material illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade (old comparison) | Grade 1 (old comparison) | Grade 2 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Lance-shaped lobed leaf description with conical root | Wrinkled broken material with shallow/pinnate lobes | Wrinkled broken material with shallow/pinnate lobes |
| Dry colour | Brownish dark brown | Brown | Brown |
| Liquor | Golden | Golden | Darker golden |
| Aroma | Delicate light aroma | Light clean aroma | Light aroma |
| Taste | Slightly bitter, smooth | Light aroma, slightly bitter | Light aroma, bitter |
| Infused material | Lively tender even material | Lively tender even material | Lively material |
Inherited sensory comparisons retained without stars, not a complete verified current grade standard or authentication of the photographed lot. The mixed leaf/root wording is not a botanical identification key.
Names and origin
The old account describes a broadly distributed Taraxacum herb rather than one uniquely located plantation. Identify the actual species and plant part on a food product. There is no compelling clinical evidence that a home dandelion cup treats disease; laboratory extract findings do not establish detoxification, weight loss or a medicine dose. Do not identify foraged roadside plants from this stock-image page.
Everyday benefits
An unsweetened, clearly identified food-grade infusion can be enjoyed for flavour and as an alternative to a sweetened drink. The earlier therapeutic claims are not established for this cup. It is not a treatment or a substitute for food or prescribed care.
Who may enjoy this tea
For readers exploring a labelled food-grade infusion with a light bitter taste, rather than a detox programme.
When to take care
Food amounts and larger supplemental amounts have different safety evidence. Possible medicine interactions remain uncertain or theoretical for some preparations; ask about the actual product if taking medicines rather than assume every cup has a proven interaction. Allergy evidence for related plants is not uniform. If taking medicines or Iron supplements, follow their instructions and ask a pharmacist about the actual product rather than assume that all herbal drinks have the same interactions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and suitability for children need the identified ingredients and preparation; this page gives no medicinal dose.
How to brew
Original prose: glass or porcelain cup
The inherited method uses a heat-safe glass or porcelain cup, 1:50, 90–100°C / 194–212°F water, refilling at about one-third remaining and roughly three infusions. It gives no first steeping time. For an identified food-grade product only, an arithmetic example is 3 g with 150 mL Actual water; that is not a dose validated for every herb. Follow the complete packet instructions first. Different plant species, plant parts and processing cannot share one universal recipe.
These inherited directions are awaiting hands-on testing. Refilling changes the concentration and is not a new measured batch. Let the drink cool enough to sip; do not use a photograph to identify unknown plants.
Read the original illustration separately
Illustration: leaf cup. 2–3 g, 85–95°C / 185–203°F, three minutes. The water label is printed 300cm, not a valid measured liquid volume; Actual water is unresolved, so it is not silently converted to 300 mL. No capacity is established. Follow an identified product’s complete directions.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
Identify the ingredients and follow the actual food product’s complete preparation instructions first. Once that is clear, adjust within those directions for taste. Do not increase the dose or boiling time of unknown plant material to make it suitable for drinking.
How to buy
Check botanical identity, plant part, full ingredients, intended food use, maker, source and dates. Follow the actual packet’s directions; the generic name cannot identify an unknown plant or preparation.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 450 | 90 |
| Grade 1 | 200 | 40 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
Keep the bag or food-safe container tightly sealed, in a cool dry place protected from light, moisture and strong smells. Reseal after taking a portion and check the closure, particularly during humid seasonal changes. Keep it away from cooking steam, the dishwasher, sunny windows and spices. Follow the product’s date and storage label; no universal shelf life is established here.
The original suggests refrigeration for slow use. Follow the actual label; seal against fridge moisture and smells, and let portions warm while still sealed before opening. Refrigeration is not a verified universal shelf-life extension.
Origin, processing and history
The old diagram labels picking, washing, cooling/spreading, pan processing and packing. It describes one general leaf-handling style rather than roasted-root manufacture or verified contaminant removal.
Common questions
Is dandelion-root tea the same as dandelion-leaf tea?
No. Check the part and processing, especially roasted root versus leaf or a blend. A generic dandelion name does not establish the same flavour, dose or suitability.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
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Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.