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korean garden seeds KOSBEE Premium Korean Safflower SeedKosbee Korean Safflower Seed is whole, unground safflower seed honghwassi () grown in Uiseong, Korea, kept whole to stay fresh, with no additives and only about 9 calories a cup, roasted and brewed into a nutty, caffeine free tea. In the West, safflower is best known as a flower or an oil. Korean tradition brews the seed itself lightly roasted, it gives a warm, nutty cup. Each resealable pouch holds 5. 25 oz (150 g). In the West, safflower is best

Kosbee Korean Safflower Seed is whole, unground safflower seed — honghwassi (홍화씨) — grown in Uiseong, Korea, kept whole to stay fresh, with no additives and only about 9 calories a cup, roasted and brewed into a nutty, caffeine-free tea.

In the West, safflower is best known as a flower or an oil. Korean tradition brews the seed itself — lightly roasted, it gives a warm, nutty cup. Each resealable pouch holds 5.25 oz (150 g).

In the West, safflower is best known for its flower and its oil — but Korean tradition prized the seed itself, dry-roasted and brewed into a warm, nutty tea. Kosbee selects plump whole safflower seeds from Uiseong, one of Korea's finest growing regions, and keeps them whole so they reach you fresh.

From Uiseong, Korea's Famous Region

Kosbee uses safflower seed grown in Uiseong, a Korean region long known for high-quality crops. It is a Product of Korea with a clearly named origin — not anonymous bulk seed.

The seeds are plump, clean, and whole, ready to roast and brew at home.

Whole Seed for Freshness, Not Powder

Once safflower seed is ground, its natural oils oxidize quickly and the flavor goes flat. Kosbee keeps the seeds whole, so they stay fresh until you roast and brew them yourself.

That means a fresher, nuttier cup — and no stale, rancid taste.

What's in the Pouch

100% Korean Safflower Seed (Honghwassi / 홍화씨)
Whole, unground seeds grown in Uiseong, Korea, with no additives.
Whole Seed, So It Stays Fresh
Kept whole, not ground, so the natural oils don't oxidize and go stale before you brew.
From Uiseong
Grown in Uiseong, a Korean region known for high-quality crops.
Caffeine-Free, Light & Clean
About 9 calories a cup, 0 g sugar, and no caffeine — a light, clean cup.

The 5.25 oz (150 g) pouch makes about 7 to 8 servings (2 tbsp / 20 g each).

How to Roast and Brew Korean Safflower Seed

For the best flavor, lightly roast first: toast the whole seeds in a dry pan over low heat until they turn lightly golden and smell nutty, so they brew more easily and taste toasty.

For tea, simmer 2 tablespoons (about 20 g) of roasted seeds in 1.5 to 2 quarts (1.5 to 2 liters) of water; boil, then steep on low for 40 minutes to an hour.

For a blend, simmer it with Kosbee siberian ginseng (gasiogapi) or sambucus stem for a deeper, rounder herbal cup.

How to Enjoy It Safely

Do not use during pregnancy. Safflower seed is traditionally avoided in pregnancy, so if you are pregnant or nursing, do not drink it and talk to your doctor.

If you have a bleeding condition, have surgery scheduled, or take blood-thinning medication, avoid it or talk to your doctor first.

Safflower is in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, so if you are allergic to ragweed or related plants, talk to your doctor before drinking it.

If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a lighter brew and enjoy it in moderation.

Common Questions About Safflower Seed

Where is this safflower seed from?

Kosbee Korean Safflower Seed is whole honghwassi grown in Uiseong, Korea — a region known for high-quality crops — with no additives. It's kept whole rather than ground, packed in a resealable pouch, and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you get fresh, clean seeds to roast and brew.

How do I roast and brew safflower seed?

Lightly toast the whole seeds in a dry pan over low heat until golden and nutty, then simmer 2 tablespoons (about 20 g) in 1.5 to 2 quarts (1.5 to 2 liters) of water — boil, then steep on low for 40 minutes to an hour. It's nutty and caffeine-free, and pairs well with siberian ginseng or sambucus.

Who should not drink safflower seed tea?

Do not use it during pregnancy — safflower seed is traditionally avoided in pregnancy, so if you are pregnant or nursing, don't drink it and consult your doctor. If you have a bleeding condition, have surgery scheduled, or take blood thinners, avoid it or talk to your doctor. Start with a lighter brew if your stomach is sensitive.

How is this different from safflower oil or powder?

In the West, safflower usually means oil or the dried flower. Kosbee gives you the whole seed — honghwassi — kept unground so it stays fresh, to roast and brew into a nutty, caffeine-free Korean tea from Uiseong, a Product of Korea.

Bring This Korean Seed Home

Want fresh whole safflower seed from Uiseong to roast and brew? Explore More Korean Herbs at Kosbee. Sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Prettynperky
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
It has no sugar
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
Very matcha taste and texture. I used this to create a matcha butter cream for my enchanted garden themed cupcakes and it was so delicious. There was no spiciness and I was able to use the rest to make matcha for the kids so I definitely got a good value for my money. I did not have any digestive problems using this. As I did mix it with ripple non dairy milk
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Jenna
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Stop complaining about the size and review the actual product! (Rant, Review, & Recipe)
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1), Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
I was a little hesitant at first to buy this starter size pouch because of the price. I wanted good quality but kept asking myself, "What if I don't like it?" The company offers a 100% refund on their product so I went for it. Problem solved! RANT: The biggest complaint I see from people on here is in regards to the amount you are getting for the price. They are not reviewing the quality of the item within the packaging or the flavor, etc. If you don't review the actual product and focus only on the quantity or packaging, the review is mostly worthless. As consumers, we get enough worthless reviews that are paid for, we don't need more worthless reviews because people only want to focus on the quantity and packaging and not review the quality. All are important in a review but the quality should be what is focused on. Why is that that because it is a smaller size, people feel entitled to receive it for next to nothing? These are probably the same people that pay almost $2 for a 20 oz bottle of soda while the 2 liter bottle is only $1 and they don't bat an eyelash. What they fail to understand is that making smaller sizes like this is not very cost effective for them to make. It probably costs them the same, or close to the same amount of money to purchase the bags they use for this size as it does for a larger size. These sampler sizes don't sell as well either. Unlike the bottle of soda that is "personalized" in size for the consumer to grab and go, this is a product that takes time and effort for the consumer to prepare. It is not meant to be a personalized size. If it were, people would have no problem paying for the convenience. Consumers are so spoiled and don't understand the costs associated with what it takes to import, pay the farmers a fair wage, the manpower and materials it takes to package the product, etc. I can guarantee you however, if a fair wage is not paid, someone is bound to call the 5:00 news! If you want sample sizes, fair wages, and the like, the consumer is going to have to pay for them or the company will go out of business really fast. How many people have purchased an actual vanilla bean? Or saffron? Or truffles? No one seems to have a problem paying a high price for these items but complain about $10 for 30g of quality culinary matcha. Just like those items, a little matcha goes a long way. It depends on how you plan to use it. If you are going to bake with it, buying a starter size is not cost effective for you. If you are using it to make a tea latte, which is why I bought it, this is still gives you enough for 15 lattes that are 16 oz in size making them roughly $1.63 each (my recipe for this is below). Costs will vary depending on your ingredients of choice, and the area you live in. My numbers are based on $10 for 15 servings of this matcha and $0.08 per oz of organic vanilla almond milk in Austin, TX. Go to a coffee shop and you will pay at least $5 for a matcha latte of the same size, which is yet another thing buyers won't complain about. OK, RANT OVER...ON TO THE REVIEW! REVIEW/COMPARISON: I used to hate the taste of Matcha but after years of taste bud readjustment, I decided to give it another try at Starbucks. They use Teavana brand for their lattes which is like Jade Leaf and does not use fillers and is organic. I try to avoid dairy so I used almond milk for my iced latte instead. Neither their tea or almond milk is sweetened so I added 3 pumps of vanilla to their venti size (they usually use 6 if you want it sweetened). Something about their almond milk leaves a bad aftertaste but before that hit, it was really good. Like most people, I can't afford $5 a day for one of these so I decided to buy the powder to make on my own at home (I was a barista in a former life so I often do this with my coffee concoctions too). What I don't like about the Teavana brand is that it is much more expensive ($25 for 40g) and they claim it is ceremonial grade and yet, it looks and tastes exactly like Jade Leaf's culinary grade. In the brief research I did before buying, not a single self-proclaimed matcha aficionado EVER said to use ceremonial grade for a latte. They all very plainly stated that it was NOT for culinary use and that the taste is quite different. It is also higher in chlorophyll so it is a much brighter green color. That begs the question as to why Teavana, which looks and tastes the same as Jade Leaf is labeled ceremonial grade and being used for lattes when it is clearly the same culinary grade. This morning, I made my first iced latte with this stuff from Jade Leaf. Using an organic, vanilla (sweetened) almond milk I found it was perfectly sweet and still had the very slight hint of the bitterness that comes from green tea. No weird almond milk aftertaste like the one from Starbucks. Needless to say, in the end, I will be buying this again in a larger size. It does say to store it in the fridge so that is where mine went when I was done with it. I plan to do a juice fast soon and a few recipes I have seen call for green tea for an extra metabolic and antioxidant boost. I plan to use this instead since it is so much more nutritionally dense than regular tea leaves. RECIPE: They offer some recipe options on their Amazon listing and also on their website, but this was my super simple one that I threw together and was delicious. Iced Matcha Vanilla Almond Latte: 4 oz (1/2 c) hot water (not boiling but barely steaming to help dissolve the matcha easily) 1 tsp Jade Leaf Organic Matcha 12 oz (1-1/2 c) cold vanilla flavored almond milk, or other milk of choice Sweetener of choice, to taste (optional, I don't use any because my almond milk is already sweetened) Ice cubes NOTE: Sweetening options will have to be done at different steps depending on what you are using. If you are using liquid sugars like Torani or homemade simple syrups, those can go in at any time. Honey, agave, coconut nectar, sugar, and artificial sweeteners, should be blended in when you whisk the matcha into the hot water otherwise they will not dissolve properly and will settle at the bottom of the cup. 1. In a glass measuring cup, add 4 oz hot water. 2. Add 1 tsp of matcha powder and whisk together (see note for adding optional sweeteners) 3. Pour into a 16-20 oz cup over a few ice cubes to cool it. 4. Top off with the 12 oz vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice) and stir to blend. Add more ice if desired. ENJOY Y'ALL!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
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KoKo
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Matcha Powder
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
Jade Leaf Matcha has become my go-to matcha powder, and I keep coming back to it time and time again. The quality is consistently great, with a fresh flavor and vibrant green color that mixes well into drinks and recipes. I use it regularly for matcha lattes, smoothies, and even baking, and it always delivers great results. For a culinary-grade matcha, I think the flavor is excellent—not overly bitter and smooth enough to enjoy daily. It blends easily and provides the perfect matcha taste without breaking the budget. I’ve tried other brands over the years, but this is the one I continue to repurchase. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality matcha for everyday use, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
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Giselle Derun
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Good taste,
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 3.53 oz (Pack of 1)
This matcha has a nice, rich flavor and works really well for lattes. It mixes easily without clumps and the color is vibrant. Good quality for the price and perfect for daily use.
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Mac Author Anonymous
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 4
Matcha
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
I haven’t decided if I really like Matcha, as I got this, just to find that out. I find that the packaging is interesting, and it is best, probably, to store it in the package it comes in. It has a mild flavor, and I am just making tea with it, as I don’t bake any more. It is a bright green powder with a smooth, mild taste, and in a clever package.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026

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