Bitter Melon Tea Ku Gua Sliced Herbal Infusion 40g Canister Sugar Free Dried Fruit Tea

Bitter Melon Tea, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), is made from dried slices of Momordica charantia fruit. These large, sun-dried slices are prepared for steeping as a caffeine-free herbal fruit tea. In TCM theory, bitter melon is considered cold in nature with a bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. Enjoy it as a light daily infusion, brewed alone or blended with other herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried bitter melon slices with no added sugar
• Botanical source Momordica charantia, the fruit used in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Large whole slices, air and sun dried to preserve natural character
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and supporting summer wellness
• Convenient 40g canister, ideal for daily hot or cold steeping

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale to yellowish green with a wrinkled, lightweight texture and a fresh vegetal aroma. Steeped, they typically yield a light golden-green liquor with a clean, distinctly bitter taste and a lingering melon-like finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep 3-5 slices in hot water for a simple daily herbal tea
• Chill brewed bitter melon tea for a refreshing summer drink
• Combine with chrysanthemum or goji berries in a blended infusion
• Serve alongside meals as a light caffeine-free beverage

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, bitter melon has long been steeped as a cooling summer tea, valued for its bitter flavor and cold nature. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum flower or honeysuckle in heat-clearing infusions, and some households also add the fresh or dried fruit to soups and stir-fries. Dried slices offer a convenient way to keep this traditional ingredient on hand year-round.

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