{"product_id":"lalang-grass-rhizome-bai-mao-gen","title":"Cogongrass Root Tea 4oz Natural Herb for Soups, Infusions, Herbal Tea","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"imperata-root-tea\" class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Seafood USA Imperata Root Tea｜Bai Mao Gen Herbal Tea, Chinese Grass Root Tea for Boiling, Soup \u0026amp; Floral Tea Blends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Seafood USA Imperata Root Tea, also known as Bai Mao Gen, is a traditional Chinese dried herbal ingredient suitable for daily tea brewing, boiling water, soups, floral tea blends, and family herbal drinks. Imperata root has a light texture and a natural herbal aroma. The tea is refreshing, mild, and not heavy in taste. It can be boiled on its own or paired with sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, ophiopogon root, polygonatum odoratum, reed rhizome, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, licorice, red dates, and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4 oz pack is practical for office tea, home tasting, daily boiling, and keeping as a household herbal tea ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Imperata Root Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for daily tea, boiled water, soups, floral tea, and herbal tea blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Mao Gen is a familiar dried herbal ingredient in many Chinese households.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshing Tea Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e After boiling, the tea has a light herbal aroma and a mild taste without bitterness or astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be paired with sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, ophiopogon root, polygonatum odoratum, reed rhizome, chrysanthemum, licorice, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea \u0026amp; Soup Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for thermos steeping, health pot boiling, and soup making with lean pork or ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz Practical Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for office tea, family use, daily herbal drinks, and home pantry storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredient Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root \/ Bai Mao Gen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional Chinese dried herbal ingredient commonly used for tea, boiling water, soups, and floral tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshing and mild with a natural herbal aroma. It pairs well with naturally sweet ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperata root tea, imperata root sugar cane water, imperata root pear tea, imperata root water chestnut tea, and home-style soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, reed rhizome, ophiopogon root, polygonatum odoratum, chrysanthemum, licorice, red dates, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Steep Imperata Root Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested Ingredients｜1–2 Servings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–8 g imperata root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500–800 ml hot water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicorice, chrysanthemum, or dried pear, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSteeping Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake an appropriate amount of imperata root and quickly rinse off any surface dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it into a cup, teapot, or thermos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about 90°C hot water and steep for 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink once the herbal aroma is released and the tea color becomes slightly deeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be refilled 1–2 times. The taste will gradually become lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealth Pot Boiling Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested Ingredients｜1–3 Servings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8–15 g imperata root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar cane or water chestnut, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 slices dried pear, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReed rhizome, ophiopogon root, or polygonatum odoratum, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800–1200 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCooking Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the imperata root and other pairing ingredients briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace all ingredients into a health pot, glass pot, or small saucepan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 800–1200 ml water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the heat and let it steep for 5 minutes to release more herbal aroma and natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm, or let it cool and refrigerate before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImperata Root Pear \u0026amp; Sugar Cane Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested Ingredients｜1–3 Servings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8–12 g imperata root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 slices dried pear, or half a fresh pear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar cane, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3 water chestnuts, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall amount of rock sugar, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000–1200 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCooking Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the imperata root, dried pear, sugar cane, and water chestnuts briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel and cut the water chestnuts. Dried pear can be used directly, while fresh pear can be cut into pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace all ingredients into a health pot or small saucepan and add water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15–25 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer a sweeter taste, add a small amount of rock sugar and cook until dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tea is naturally sweet and refreshing. It can be served warm or cooled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImperata Root Soup Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuggested Ingredients｜2–4 Servings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 g imperata root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300–500 g lean pork, pork ribs, or pork bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried pear, dried fig, candied date, or sea coconut, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 slices ginger, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1500–2000 ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt, to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoup Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the imperata root and other soup ingredients briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the meat ingredients. Blanch first to remove foam if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water to a soup pot, then add the meat, imperata root, and other pairing ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 60–90 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with salt according to personal taste before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperata root has a mild herbal taste. For daily tea or boiled water, it pairs well with dried pear, sugar cane, water chestnut, and licorice for a naturally sweet and refreshing taste. For soups, it can be paired with lean pork, ribs, dried pear, dried fig, or candied dates for a softer soup flavor. We recommend using a glass pot, ceramic pot, stainless steel pot, or health pot. Avoid boiling herbal tea ingredients in an iron pot for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does Imperata Root Tea Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperata root tea is refreshing and mild with a light natural herbal aroma. It is not bitter or astringent. When boiled on its own, the flavor is light. When paired with pear, sugar cane, or water chestnut, the tea becomes naturally sweeter and smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Sugar Cane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally sweeter tea, suitable for health pot boiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Water Chestnut:\u003c\/strong\u003e More refreshing taste for daily tea drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Dried Pear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds fruit aroma and makes the tea smoother.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Licorice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes the herbal taste more pleasant, suitable for thermos steeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Chrysanthemum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds floral aroma, suitable for afternoon tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperata Root + Lean Pork or Ribs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for a light and fragrant home-style soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing and mild tea with natural herbal aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tea brewing, boiling water, soups, and floral tea blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, reed rhizome, ophiopogon root, licorice, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be served warm or cooled after boiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz pack is suitable for home tasting, office tea, and daily herbal tea storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice thermos tea and family health pot drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImperata root sugar cane water, imperata root pear tea, and imperata root water chestnut tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome-style soups, lean pork soup, rib soup, and refreshing soup blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor those who enjoy Chinese herbal tea, floral tea, and light aromatic drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA convenient 4 oz herbal tea ingredient for home pantry storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 oz \/ Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperata root herbal tea ingredient suitable for tea brewing, boiling water, floral tea, soups, stews, and daily Chinese herbal drink blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. How should Imperata Root Tea be prepared?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperata root tea can be steeped with hot water or boiled in a health pot. For daily tea, use 5–8 g. For boiling, use 8–15 g. It can be paired with sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, licorice, or chrysanthemum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. What does Imperata Root Tea taste like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is refreshing and mild with a light herbal aroma. It is not heavy in taste. When paired with pear, sugar cane, or water chestnut, the taste becomes naturally sweeter and smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Can imperata root be used in soup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be paired with lean pork, ribs, pork bones, dried pear, dried fig, candied dates, and other ingredients. The soup tastes light, fragrant, and gentle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. How long can one 4 oz pack last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tea serving uses about 5–8 g, while boiling uses about 8–15 g. The number of servings depends on your amount used each time and drinking frequency. A 4 oz pack is suitable for tasting, office tea, and daily family use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. What can imperata root be boiled with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be paired with sugar cane, water chestnut, dried pear, reed rhizome, ophiopogon root, polygonatum odoratum, chrysanthemum, licorice, red dates, dried fig, and more. Pair with pear and sugar cane for a sweeter taste, or chrysanthemum and licorice for a floral herbal tea flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6. Is imperata root suitable for daily drinking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional herbal tea ingredient. Drink in moderation according to your personal dietary habits. If trying it for the first time, start with a small amount. Pregnant individuals, children, people with sensitive constitutions, or those with special health conditions should consult a qualified professional if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e7. Why choose Royal Seafood USA Imperata Root Tea?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Seafood USA focuses on traditional Chinese dried goods, herbal tea ingredients, soup ingredients, and traditional tea blends. We value practical ingredients, family drinking experience, and daily use. This 4 oz imperata root tea is suitable for tea brewing, boiling water, soups, and floral tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry, and shaded place. Avoid moisture, high temperature, and direct sunlight. After opening, reseal tightly after each use to maintain dryness and natural herbal aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Seafood USA offers local U.S. inventory, nationwide shipping, and free shipping on orders over $99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Royal Seafood USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817004613873,"sku":null,"price":9.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9408\/6129\/files\/5d0e0a1c8e7808509324cbf9e63c9fd9.png?v=1776092508","url":"https:\/\/royalseafoodusa.com\/products\/lalang-grass-rhizome-bai-mao-gen","provider":"Royal Seafood USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}