Royal Seafood USA Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags and Soup Packs are a traditional Chinese tea and soup combination suitable for daily tea brewing, boiling water, and preparing herbal teas and soups at home. The ingredients include the three classic herbs: Astragalus (Huang Qi), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), and Saposhnikovia (Fang Feng). The tea and soup have the natural beany and herbal sweetness of Astragalus, the mild herbal aroma of Atractylodes, and the subtle fragrance of Saposhnikovia. The overall taste is gentle and smooth, making it suitable for those who enjoy traditional Chinese teas and homemade soups.
This product comes in a 5-portion pack, with each portion designed for one use, making it easy to control the amount. It can be used as a tea bag to brew water or as a soup pack to simmer with ingredients like chicken, lean meat, pork ribs, red dates, and goji berries. It is suitable for office thermos cups, home health pots, daily soup preparation, seasonal tea consumption, and as a staple for home soup ingredients.
Tea Bag & Soup Pack Recipe
- Astragalus (Huang Qi): A common Chinese herbal ingredient with a natural herbal sweetness, suitable for boiling water, making soup, and pairing with tea.
- Atractylodes (Bai Zhu): A traditional Chinese dried herb with a mild herbal aroma, suitable for combining with Astragalus and Saposhnikovia.
- Saposhnikovia (Fang Feng): A common herbal ingredient with a light flavor, suitable for use in Chinese teas and soups.
How to Brew Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags
Suggested Ingredients (1 portion):
- Royal Seafood USA Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bag 1 portion
- Water 800-1200ml
- Honey can be added to taste
Brewing Steps:
- Take 1 portion of Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bag and rinse the surface of the ingredients to remove any dust.
- Place in a health pot, glass pot, or small saucepan.
- Add 800-1200ml of water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15-25 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep for 5 minutes to allow the herbal aroma to fully release.
- Can be consumed warm or after cooling; if adding honey, it is recommended to add it when the tea has cooled to a warm temperature.
Thermos Brewing Method
Suitable for office or on-the-go consumption:
- Take 1 portion of the tea bag ingredients, rinse briefly, and place in a thermos.
- Add 500-800ml of hot water.
- Steep for 20-30 minutes before drinking.
- Can be refilled with water once; the tea flavor will gradually become lighter.
1. What is the flavor profile of Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags?
The flavor of Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags is primarily herbal. Astragalus has a subtle beany and sweet fragrance, Atractylodes has a mild aroma, and Saposhnikovia has a light taste. The overall tea is not heavy, making it suitable for those who enjoy Chinese herbal teas.
2. Why are Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Saposhnikovia often paired together?
Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Saposhnikovia are a familiar traditional herbal combination in Chinese households. The three ingredients complement each other in flavor: Astragalus has a more pronounced aroma, Atractylodes adds herbal depth to the tea, and Saposhnikovia makes the overall combination more complete.
3. What is the difference between a tea bag and a soup pack?
When used as a tea bag, it is primarily for brewing water or steeping, resulting in a lighter taste. When used as a soup pack, it can be slow-cooked with chicken, lean meat, or pork ribs, and the broth will have both meaty and herbal flavors, making it more suitable for family dinner soups.
4. How much water is suitable for one portion?
For brewing tea, one portion is recommended with 800-1200ml of water; for thermos brewing, 500-800ml of hot water can be added; for making soup, 1500-2000ml of water can be added. You can use less water for a stronger taste or more water for a lighter taste.
5. How should a 5-portion pack be used?
A 5-portion pack is suitable for a week's worth of tea or soup. You can brew one portion daily during weekdays or make soup 2-3 times a week. Each portion is used independently, making it easy to control the amount without needing to re-proportion ingredients yourself.
Tea & Soup Characteristics
- Natural herbal aroma, mild and smooth taste.
- Astragalus has a more pronounced fragrance, while Atractylodes and Saposhnikovia make the overall flavor more complete.
- Can be brewed as tea, boiled in water, or simmered with meat to make soup.
- Can be paired with ingredients such as red dates, goji berries, codonopsis, and ophiopogon.
- 5-portion pack design, suitable for daily use at home and in the office.
Suitable Usage Scenarios
- Thermos brewing in the office, health pot brewing at home.
- Daily herbal tea, after-meal tea, afternoon tea, and seasonal tea.
- Home-cooked soups, chicken soup, lean meat soup, pork rib soup pairing.
- People who enjoy Astragalus tea, Atractylodes tea, Saposhnikovia tea, and Chinese herbal teas.
- Those who need a convenient 5-portion tea bag/soup pack that can be used one portion at a time.
Q: How should Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags be consumed?
A: You can use a health pot to brew water or a thermos to steep it. For brewing, add 800-1200ml of water per portion and simmer on low heat for 15-25 minutes; for a thermos, add 500-800ml of hot water and steep for 20-30 minutes.
Q: How many people can one portion serve?
A: One portion is suitable for 1-3 people when brewing tea; when making soup, one portion is suitable for 2-4 servings. The specific amount of water and usage can be adjusted according to personal taste.
Q: What does this tea bag taste like?
A: The tea has a predominant Astragalus herbal aroma with a subtle beany and slightly sweet taste. Atractylodes and Saposhnikovia make the overall flavor milder. When paired with red dates or goji berries, the taste becomes even softer.
Q: Can it be consumed daily?
A: This product is a Chinese herbal tea/soup ingredient. It is recommended to consume it in moderation according to personal dietary habits. First-time users should start with a small amount. Pregnant women, children, individuals with sensitive constitutions, or those with special health conditions are advised to consult a professional first.
Q: Why choose Royal Seafood USA Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bags and Soup Packs?
A: Royal Seafood USA specializes in Chinese dried goods, soup ingredients, herbal tea materials, and traditional tea pairings, focusing on clear formulations, daily practicality, and family use experience. This Yu Ping Feng San Tea Bag and Soup Pack features a combination of Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Saposhnikovia. The 5-portion pack allows for one-portion-at-a-time use, suitable for daily tea brewing and soup making. Stocked locally in the USA with nationwide shipping, free shipping for orders over $99.