At a glance
Corn silk tea uses prepared corn-silk material or a labelled blend, often bagged. It is distinct from corn-grain tea and from any other product called dragon-whisker tea.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 玉米须茶 |
| Browsing group | Herbal infusion |
| Associated origin | Bozhou, Anhui is an inherited processing association; raw material comes from several regions |
| Material form | Prepared dried corn silk, loose or bagged; verify blends |
Taste and appearance
The old comparison describes loose clusters of long thread-like styles, evenly pale-yellow or darker-yellow material, golden liquor, lasting clean corn aroma and a substantial gently sweet refreshing taste. Infused material is tender and fairly even. The bagged-cup picture does not establish the bag’s exact ingredients or mass.
The cover is the original material illustration. These images are not TeaPlain tasting samples or proof of origin, grade, age, authenticity or image rights clearance.
Grade characteristics
This preserves the earlier Chinese edition’s sensory comparison. It is not a complete verified current standard table and does not grade your packet. Plant material, growing area, processing and grade are separate details. Decorative star rankings are omitted.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the grades.
| Feature | Extra grade (old comparison) | Grade 1 (old comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Loose clusters of long fine thread-like styles | Loose thread-like material |
| Dry colour | Even pale yellow | Deeper yellow |
| Liquor | Clear golden | Golden |
| Aroma | Lasting clean corn aroma | Lasting clean corn aroma |
| Taste | Substantial gently sweet refreshing taste | Substantial gently sweet refreshing taste |
| Infused material | Lively tender even material | Lively tender material |
Inherited sensory comparisons retained without decorative stars. Not a complete verified current standard, identity test or authentication of the pictured lot.
Names and origin
The original associates processing with Bozhou and raw materials with northeastern China, Hunan, Sichuan and Gansu among other areas. Dragon-whisker is an ambiguous nickname and a gold-comparison proverb is not a price or potency measure. A list of plant constituents and a traditional herbal passage do not establish a diuretic, jaundice, kidney or glucose-treatment effect from this cup. No new verified universal food-permission or medical-dose conclusion is given here.
Everyday benefits
An unsweetened, clearly identified food-grade infusion can be enjoyed for flavour and as an alternative to a sweetened drink. The earlier therapeutic claims are not established for this cup. It is not a treatment or a substitute for food or prescribed care.
Who may enjoy this tea
For readers who enjoy a labelled mild corn-silk infusion rather than a fluid-balance or kidney remedy.
When to take care
If taking medicines or Iron supplements, follow their instructions and ask a pharmacist about the actual product rather than assume that all herbal drinks have the same interactions. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies and suitability for children need the identified ingredients and preparation; this page gives no medicinal dose.
How to brew
Original prose: glass or porcelain cup
The inherited method uses a heat-safe glass or porcelain cup, 1:50, 90–100°C / 194–212°F water, refilling at about one-third remaining and roughly three infusions. It gives no first steeping time. For an identified food-grade product only, an arithmetic example is 3 g with 150 mL Actual water; that is not a dose validated for every herb. Follow the complete packet instructions first. Different plant species, plant parts and processing cannot share one universal recipe.
These inherited directions are awaiting hands-on testing. Refilling changes the concentration and is not a new measured batch. Let the drink cool enough to sip; do not use a photograph to identify unknown plants.
Read the original illustration separately
Illustration: bag in a glass. Put a bag in the cup, slowly add 300 mL Actual water at 80°C / 176°F, wait 3–5 minutes. No bag mass or verified full ingredient list is supplied; this differs from the separate prose’s 90–100°C and cannot establish 1:50.
For ordinary teaware options, see brew without a gaiwan. Keep each complete method together instead of selecting temperature, dose and time from different preparations.
Adjust your cup
Identify the ingredients and follow the actual food product’s complete preparation instructions first. Once that is clear, adjust within those directions for taste. Do not increase the dose or boiling time of unknown plant material to make it suitable for drinking.
How to buy
Check exact botanical identity, plant part, food-use directions, full ingredients, producer, batch, origin claim and dates. A trade name, photograph or traditional medicinal reputation does not identify unknown plant material for drinking.
See buy your first Chinese tea for packet comparisons.
China price reference
Undated figures retained from the Chinese edition, in Chinese yuan (CNY). No original brand, batch, harvest or quotation date was recorded. These are not verified current retail quotes, a market average or manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
| Chinese-edition tier | CNY per 500 g (one jin) | Equivalent CNY per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Extra grade | 60 | 12 |
| Grade 1 | 40 | 8 |
Per 100 g is an arithmetic conversion, not a quoted packet. Do not infer a missing sensory or price tier. Compare actual growing area, style, harvest, roast, weight and channel. A currency conversion does not make a UK or US retail offer comparable to a China historical figure.
How to store
Original storage method
Keep the bag or food-safe container tightly sealed, in a cool dry place protected from light, moisture and strong smells. Reseal after taking a portion and check the closure, particularly during humid seasonal changes. Keep it away from cooking steam, the dishwasher, sunny windows and spices. Follow the product’s date and storage label; no universal shelf life is established here.
Origin, processing and history
No separate manufacturing picture was supplied in the inherited entry. A bagged product and loose silk can have different preparation and processing; no unverified home sterilisation method is added.
Common questions
Is corn silk tea the same as corn-grain tea?
No. Silk and roasted grain are different materials, and blends can contain other ingredients. Check the packet rather than relying on a corn image or nickname.
Can I move one number from this recipe into a different vessel?
Keep leaf form, measured dose and actual water, temperature, timing and separation together. Nominal capacity or a fill fraction is not a measured ratio.
Compare Barley Tea, or browse the herbal infusion overview.
Editorial notes and updates
Updated 16 October 2026. Valid original descriptions, sensory comparisons, prose and image methods, storage handling, China price figures and usable pictures are retained with their scope. Doubtful medical, ranking and exact historical claims are revised or omitted. Current full grade clauses and historical prices are not certified. Original Chinese-labelled graphics have English reading notes; no TeaPlain tasting or brewing test is claimed. Internal research and image audits record the decisions.