Mint Leaves (Mentha haplocalyx) — Dried Food-Herb Mint Tea for Brewing & Blending

Mint Leaves (Mentha haplocalyx) are the dried aerial parts of a widely revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bò Hé (薄荷). For centuries, Bo He has been prized as a cooling, refreshing, and qi-moving herb, traditionally used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, ease the throat, and support the free flow of Liver qi. Its nature is cool, pungent, and light, making it a gentle yet distinctly invigorating herb for soothing the senses and refreshing the spirit.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional cooling food herb (药食同源)
• Dried Mentha haplocalyx leaves
• Sun-dried for fresh aroma
• Suitable for tea, blending, and daily brewing
• 500g bulk pack from Anhui origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, crisp leafy texture, and bright, cooling aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and release a clean, refreshing mint fragrance with a light, slightly sweet and cooling taste that lingers gently on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea brewing
• Blending with chrysanthemum or goji berry
• Adding to floral and fruit tea blends
• Seasonal cooling refreshment
• Culinary and beverage flavoring

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bo He is brewed as a light, cooling tea to refresh the senses and support clear breathing, especially during warm seasons. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berry in daily tea blends, and is also added to congee, soups, and cooling summer drinks. As a food herb, it has long been part of everyday nourishment for those seeking a gentle, refreshing lift.

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