Dried Lotus Leaf Tea He Ye Loose Cut Herbal Squares for Brewing 100g Bag

Dried Lotus Leaf Tea, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifera. These dried leaf squares are made from mature lotus leaves that are cleaned and dried, a classic Chinese herbal tea material. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is associated with a bitter flavor and neutral nature and is traditionally linked to the liver, spleen, and stomach channels. Traditionally used for daily herbal infusions and summer cooling drinks. Steep in hot water and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried lotus leaf with no additives
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, traditional Chinese herb He Ye
• Cut into convenient squares for easy brewing
• Dried processing helps preserve the leaf's natural aroma
• Suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary infusions

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to olive-green leaf squares with a dry, lightweight texture and a fresh, grassy-green aroma. When steeped, the liquor is typically light yellow-green with a mildly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend with hawthorn or other herbs for traditional infusions
• Use in herbal decoctions
• Add to summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, He Ye is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy fluid metabolism, and it is a common ingredient in weight-management and lipid-supporting folk formulas. It is often simmered briefly or steeped in hot water, and is frequently paired with hawthorn (Shan Zha) or cassia seed (Jue Ming Zi) in daily teas. Lotus leaf tea is especially popular during summer months as a refreshing traditional beverage.

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