Jiao Gu Lan Tea (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) — Fujian Seven-Leaf Jiaogulan Herbal Tea, 500g

Jiao Gu Lan Tea (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) is the dried leaf and vine of a treasured food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǎo Gǔ Lán (绞股蓝), also called Five-Leaf Gynostemma or "Southern Ginseng." For centuries, Jiaogulan has been prized as a gentle, qi-nourishing herb used to support vitality, calm the spirit, and clear heat. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cool, making it a mild yet refreshing herb for daily tea drinking and seasonal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-nourishing food herb
• Fujian-origin seven-leaf Jiaogulan
• Dried leaf and vine for herbal tea
• Unsweetened, no added sugar
• 500g bulk loose-leaf format

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is gently dried to preserve the deep green color of the leaves and the tender texture of the vine. The dried herb carries a fresh, grassy aroma with a faintly sweet undertone. When brewed, it yields a clear, pale golden-green infusion with a smooth, mildly sweet taste and a subtle herbal bitterness that lingers pleasantly on the finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Blended tea with chrysanthemum or goji berry
• Seasonal wellness tea
• Office and afternoon tea
• Bulk tea for sharing or resale

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiaogulan is brewed as a daily tea to support vitality and calm the spirit, often taken in the morning or afternoon. It is also simmered into light soups and congee, and blended with ingredients like chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube for seasonal nourishment. In many southern Chinese households, it is a familiar everyday tea enjoyed across the seasons.

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