Our Products
A curated selection of carefully sourced ingredients chosen for quality and consistency
Flowers & Botanicals
Flower
Hangzhou Chrysanthemum
杭菊
Light floral aroma with a clean, slightly sweet finish. Traditionally steeped as a tea on its own or paired with goji berries. Sourced from Zhejiang province.
Flower
Hibiscus Flower
洛神花
Tart and berry-bright with a vivid ruby colour. Steep as a tea on its own, blend into iced drinks, or pair with other florals for a fruity tang.
View product →
Flower
Jasmine Flower
茉莉花
Intensely fragrant — a little goes a long way. Steep on its own for a soothing floral tea, or blend with green tea for a classic pairing.
View product →
Flower
Honeysuckle Flower
金银花
Delicate, honey-sweet blossoms with a light, cooling quality. Often brewed on its own or blended with chrysanthemum tea.
View product →Mushrooms & Fungi
Mushroom
Cordyceps Flower
蟲草花
Mild and slightly sweet with a golden-orange hue. Commonly simmered in chicken soup or bone broth to add subtle depth.
Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom
花菇
The cracked-surface variety prized for deeper flavour and meatier texture. Adds rich umami depth to soups, stir-fries, and braised dishes.
Mushroom
Morel Mushroom
羊肚菌
Honeycomb-textured with a rich, earthy aroma. Pairs well with chicken or pork bone soups. A prized ingredient in Cantonese and French cooking alike.
View product →
Mushroom
Chanterelle Mushroom
雞油菌
Golden-hued with a delicate, buttery aroma and firm yet tender texture. Excellent sautéed with butter or added to risotto, pasta, and cream-based sauces.
View product →
Fungus
Jade Wood Ear
玉木耳
Pale and translucent with a satisfying crunch. Lighter than black fungus.
View product →
Fungus
Black Fungus
黑木耳
Springy, crunchy texture that absorbs surrounding flavours. A classic in stir-fries, cold salads, and hot-and-sour soup.
View product →
Mushroom
Dried Mushroom
香菇
Everyday dried shiitake — concentrated umami that intensifies after soaking. A foundational ingredient in Chinese home cooking.
View product →Roots, Seeds & Herbs
Root
Five-Finger Peach Root
五指毛桃
A Guangdong soup staple with a mild coconut-like fragrance. Traditionally simmered in pork bone broth. Ours is wild-foraged and hand-selected.
View product →
Root
Chinese Angelica Root
當歸
Warm, bittersweet aroma. One of the most widely used roots in traditional Chinese soup-making. Commonly paired with astragalus (黄芪) and goji berries.
View product →
Root
Astragalus
黄芪
Slightly sweet, woody slices commonly simmered in soups and tonics. One of the most widely used roots in Chinese cooking, often paired with goji berries.
View product →
Root
Kudzu Root
葛根
Starchy and cooling. Used in Cantonese soups — especially popular in warmer months. Often paired with dried tangerine peel and pork ribs.
View product →
Fungus
Poria
茯苓
Mild and neutral in flavour, valued for its versatility. Common in slow-simmered soups and sweet dessert preparations across southern Chinese cooking.
View product →
Seed
Goji Berry
枸杞子
Sweet with a slight chew. Drop into soups, teas, or porridge — among the most familiar ingredients in Chinese kitchens.
View product →
Fruit
Longan
龍眼肉
Naturally sweet and warming. Adds gentle sweetness to soups and sweet dessert broths. Often paired with red dates.
View product →
Seed
White Sesame
白芝麻
Nutty and aromatic. Used in everything from stir-fry garnishes to sesame paste, pastries, and traditional desserts.
View product →Spices & Specialties
Specialty
Xinhui Orange Peel
新会陈皮
Sourced from our own orchards in Xinhui. Aged to develop complex citrus-and-herbal notes. Used in soups, desserts, and traditional Cantonese slow-cooked dishes.
View product →
Spice
Green Szechuan Pepper
青花椒
Bright, citrusy tingle — the signature ‘numbing’ sensation of Sichuan cuisine. Essential in mapo tofu, hotpot, and dry-fried dishes.
View product →
Spice
Tsao Ko
草果
Smoky, camphor-like aroma. Used whole in slow-braised meats, hotpot bases, and pho — adds a deep, warming note.
View product →
Spice
Chilli Pepper
辣椒
Dried whole chillies with moderate heat and a toasty, slightly sweet flavour. Core ingredient in Sichuan and Hunan cooking.
View product →Soup Mixes & Blends
Blend
Eight Treasures Soup Mix
八珍湯
A classic Chinese herbal soup blend with eight ingredients. Add to pork bone or chicken broth and simmer — everything is pre-portioned.
View product →
Blend
Cooling Soup Mix
清補涼湯
A Cantonese summer favourite. Pre-portioned blend traditionally simmered with pork ribs to make a light, refreshing soup.
Blend
Monk Fruit Soup Mix
羅漢果菜乾湯
Monk fruit paired with dried vegetables for a naturally sweet, savoury broth. Simmer with pork ribs for a comforting Cantonese home-style soup.
View product →Shop Online in the UK
The Xianyitang shop is now open — browse our full range, check out securely, and get UK delivery.
Interested in Our Products?
We welcome enquiries from retailers, chefs, distributors, and customers interested in quality ingredients.
Get In Touch