Korean White Peony Root Slices | Bai Shao Root for Tea & Blends | 5.29 oz
Kosbee Korean White Peony Root is a caffeine-free herbal tea made from whole dried white peony root (Bai Shao, Paeonia lactiflora) — a Product of Korea, pre-sliced and naturally dried with no added sugar.
What Is Korean White Peony Root?
The peony is admired for its flower, but in Korean and Chinese tradition it is the root — Bai Shao, or baekjakyak in Korea — that has been simmered into tea for centuries. Brewed slowly, it makes a gentle, earthy, naturally caffeine-free cup.
It has a slightly sour, earthy character that softens beautifully when paired with licorice.
The true character of the peony lives in the root, hidden deep in the earth. For centuries, families across Asia kept this gentle white root in the herb cupboard as a traditional, everyday brew. Kosbee carefully washes and slices white peony grown in Korea's fertile soil, with no chemical processing of any kind — the purest form of the root, ready to simmer at home.
A Gentle, Earthy Cup
White peony root brews into a mild, grounding cup with a clean, slightly sour, earthy taste. Caffeine-free and easy to drink, it is a quiet herbal tea to sip in the evening — and a natural match for a slice or two of licorice, which rounds out its tart edge.
A Cornerstone of the Si Wu Tang Blend
White peony is one of the four roots in Si Wu Tang (사물탕), a time-honored traditional herbal blend, alongside angelica (당귀), cnidium (천궁), and prepared rehmannia (숙지황). For home herbalists, it is a classic base to simmer together as a long-standing Korean and Chinese custom.
Clean, Pre-Sliced Korean Root
Much Bai Shao on the market arrives clumped, oversized, or poorly dried. Ours is a traceable Product of Korea — washed clean and pre-sliced to the ideal brewing thickness, carefully sourced by Kosbee. Here is what is in the pack:
- 100% whole root
- Just dried Korean white peony root (Paeonia lactiflora) — no chemical processing, no additives.
- Light and clean-label
- About 5 calories per serving, with 0g sugar and 0g fat — and naturally caffeine-free.
- Pre-sliced and washed
- Cleaned and cut to the ideal thickness for brewing — no hard whole roots to handle.
- Generous 5.29 oz (150g)
- About 15 servings — enough for weeks of tea or herbal blends.
How to Brew Peony Root Tea
One 5.29 oz (150g) pack makes about 15 servings — roughly 1/2 cup (10g) each.
- Daily tea: Rinse 10g of slices, add to about 4–6 cups (1–1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 minutes or more. Add 1–2 pieces of licorice to soften the sour, bitter edge (the peony-licorice pairing).
- Traditional four-herb blend: Simmer 1:1 with Kosbee Danggui (당귀, angelica), Cheongung (천궁, cnidium), and Sukjihwang (숙지황, rehmannia) for a classic Si Wu Tang blend.
- Culinary broth: Add to chicken soup or a ssanghwa base for deep, herbal flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this white peony root really from Korea?
Yes. This is white peony root (Paeonia lactiflora) grown in Korea's fertile soil — a Product of Korea — washed and pre-sliced by Kosbee with no chemical processing. Nothing is added: no sugar, no dyes, and no fillers, just clean, ready-to-brew root with about 5 calories and 0g sugar per serving.
How do I brew white peony root tea?
Rinse about 10g (1/2 cup) of slices, add to roughly 4–6 cups (1–1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 minutes or more. It is naturally sour and bitter, so add 1–2 pieces of licorice to soften it. A 5.29 oz (150g) pack makes about 15 servings.
Any cautions or allergens to know?
White peony root contains none of the Big 9 allergens, but it is in the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family, so use caution if you are sensitive. It has a cooling nature, so if you run cold, blend it with a warming herb like ginger. If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare provider before use.
How should I use white peony root?
Most people simmer it as a simple caffeine-free tea, softened with a little licorice. It is also a favorite of home herbalists who build classic blends like Si Wu Tang by combining it with angelica, cnidium, and rehmannia, or who add it to a ssanghwa broth for flavor.
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