Globe Amaranth Tea 500g – Cleansing, Soothing & Brightening

Globe Amaranth Tea - Traditional Cooling & Brightening Wellness

Discover the soothing wellness benefits of premium Globe Amaranth tea (500g), a treasured herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine known for its cooling, detoxifying, and eye-brightening properties. The vibrant purple flowers of Gomphrena globosa have been used for centuries to clear heat, soothe respiratory discomfort, and support eye health.

About Globe Amaranth - The Purple Healing Flower:

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa, 千日红, Qian Ri Hong - meaning "Thousand Day Red") is a beautiful flowering plant native to Central and South America that has been adopted into Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 400 years. The name "Thousand Day Red" refers to the flower's remarkable ability to retain its vibrant purple-red color even after drying, symbolizing longevity and enduring vitality.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Globe Amaranth is classified as a cooling herb that "clears heat, brightens the eyes, and relieves cough." It's particularly valued for its gentle yet effective action on wind-heat conditions (early-stage colds with fever and sore throat), liver heat affecting the eyes, and lung heat causing cough. The flowers are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and other bioactive compounds that contribute to their therapeutic properties.

Globe Amaranth has a long history of use in folk medicine across multiple cultures. In addition to Chinese medicine, it's used in Latin American traditional medicine for respiratory health and in Southeast Asian wellness practices for its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. The beautiful purple flowers make an attractive tea that's as pleasing to the eye as it is beneficial to health.

Core Wellness Benefits (Traditional Chinese Medicine):

Heat Clearing & Detox - Eases early-stage wind-heat colds, sore throat, fever; often paired with honeysuckle and forsythia for enhanced effect
Cough Relief & Calming - Contains flavonoids to soothe lung heat, dry coughs, bronchial discomfort; commonly combined with apricot kernel and mulberry bark
Eye Brightening - Clears liver heat, reduces red/swollen eyes, eye strain, supports vision health; often used with chrysanthemum and cassia seed
Cooling & Blood Balancing - Helps with heat-related skin eruptions, subcutaneous spots, inflammation; can be paired with cogongrass root and arborvitae leaf
Dampness Reduction & Swelling Relief - Supports fluid balance, reduces edema and water retention; often combined with poria and alisma

Key Features:

Premium Purple Flowers - Vibrant, high-quality Gomphrena globosa
Traditional Cooling Herb - 400+ years in Chinese medicine
Heat Clearing - Effective for wind-heat colds and fever
Eye Health Support - Brightens eyes, reduces redness and strain
Respiratory Comfort - Soothes cough and bronchial irritation
Rich in Flavonoids - Natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
Detoxifying Properties - Supports natural cleansing processes
Fluid Balance - Reduces dampness and edema
Beautiful Purple Tea - Visually appealing infusion
Gentle & Safe - Suitable for regular consumption
500g Package - Generous quantity for daily wellness

BBrewing Guide:

Basic Preparation:
- Use 5-8 flowers (about 2-3g) per cup (250ml)
- Water temperature: 95-100°C (boiling water)
- Steeping time: 5-8 minutes for optimal extraction
- The tea develops a beautiful purple-pink color
- Can be re-steeped 1-2 times
- Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet, with subtle floral notes