Dried Linden Flowers & Leaves (Tilia Cordata / Platyphyllos) – Prime Herbal Tea Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Dried Linden Flowers & Leaves</strong> (derived from <em>Tilia cordata</em> / <em>Tilia platyphyllos</em> / <em>Tilia tomentosa</em>), sustainably hand-harvested from pesticide-free Mediterranean and Balkan mountain forests. Gently shade-dried under controlled conditions to retain delicate floral nectar, pale golden-green bracts, and volatile aromatics, our dried linden is celebrated globally for its sweet, honey-like fragrance and traditional relaxing properties. Extensively supplied to premium herbal infusion blenders, functional tea packers, botanical extraction facilities, and pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Selections & Grading Standards</h3>

<p>In the global herbal tea and botanical extract trade, linden is categorized based on the ratio of floral blossom buds to bracts (wing-like supporting leaves):</p>

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<li><strong>1. Linden Flowers with Bracts (Tilia Flos cum Bractea):</strong>

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<li>Whole dried inflorescence comprising delicate blossoms attached to pale chartreuse bracts</li>

<li>Visually rich and traditional appearance preferred for luxury loose-leaf herbal teas</li>

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<li><strong>2. Pure Linden Flower Buds (Tilia Flos sine Bractea):</strong>

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<li>De-bracted pure blossoms with high concentration of natural flavonoids and mucilage</li>

<li>High-value grade favored by pharmaceutical extractors and premium herbalists</li>

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<li><strong>3. Tea Bag Cut (T.B.C. / Fannings):</strong>

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<li>Precision-sifted 1 mm – 2.5 mm cut tailored for automated high-speed herbal tea bag machines</li>

<li>Uniform particle density ensuring consistent infusion color and flavor release</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Analytical Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Names:</strong> <em>Tilia cordata</em> Mill. (Small-leaved Lime), <em>Tilia platyphyllos</em> Scop. (Large-leaved Lime), <em>Tilia tomentosa</em> (Silver Linden)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Linden Flowers, Lime Blossom, Lime Tree Flowers, Tilleul, Flores de Tilo, Lindenblüten, Fiori di Tiglio, Kuru Ihlamur (Çiçek ve Yaprak)</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 1211.90.86.00 (Plants and parts of plants used primarily in pharmacy, perfumery, or similar purposes - Linden / Lime Blossom) or 0910.99.90</li>

<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 98.5% – 99.0% (Cleaned, sortex-screened, metal-detected, free from weeds, stems, and foreign botanical matter)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 10.0% – 11.0%</li>

<li><strong>Total Ash:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 9.0%</li>

<li><strong>Acid-Insoluble Ash:</strong> Max. 1.5%</li>

<li><strong>Active Constituents:</strong> Rich in natural flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol glycosides), mucilage polysaccharides, and volatile oils</li>

<li><strong>Microbiological Status:</strong> Low bacterial count; steam-treatment / pathogen-reduction options available upon industrial buyer request</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Mediterranean / Balkan Origin</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Current Crop / Fresh Harvest</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Preservation Standards</h3>

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<li>Hydraulically compressed export bales (40 kg, 50 kg, or 60 kg) wrapped in protective woven polypropylene fabric with secure strapping for volume optimization</li>

<li>Multi-ply craft paper bags (10 kg, 12.5 kg, 15 kg) with food-grade inner PE liner (preserves whole-flower bract integrity)</li>

<li>Heavy-duty corrugated master cartons (5 kg / 10 kg) with sealed polybag liners for fragile loose blossoms</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch barcodes, and client-specified palletization supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Dried linden is an exceptionally light, fluffy, and voluminous botanical cargo. Loading capacities depend heavily on whether the product is packed in loose boxes or hydraulically compressed bales, while strictly complying with highway safety regulations and maximum container limits:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Cartons / Bags: Approx. 3.0 – 4.2 MT</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: Approx. 7.5 – 9.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Loose Cartons / Bags: Approx. 8.0 – 10.5 MT (utilizing full 68 – 72 CBM internal volume)</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: 18.0 – 21.0 MT (Dense packing strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Loose Cartons / Bags: Approx. 9.0 – 11.5 MT (Volumetric trailer limit)</li>

<li>Compressed Bales: Approx. 18.0 – 22.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Pharmacopeial Compliance & Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying purity, moisture, and microbiological standards, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Meets European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) and US FDA guidelines for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA).</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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