Dried Mint Leaves 500g Bo He Ye Herbal Tea Granules for Cooling Infusions and Culinary Use

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These cut and dried leaf granules are a classic cooling herb traditionally valued for their aromatic, refreshing character. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Commonly steeped as tea or used in culinary preparations, this product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried mint leaf granules sourced from mainland China
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷)
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and green color
• Traditionally used in TCM as a cooling herb for daily herbal tea
• Versatile for infusions, cold drinks, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to olive-green cut leaves with a crisp, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically cool, sweet, and menthol-like. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green color with a refreshing, mildly sweet minty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a hot herbal tea for a refreshing daily infusion
• Brew chilled for iced mint tea in warm weather
• Add to culinary dishes and desserts for mint flavor
• Blend with other herbal teas such as chrysanthemum or green tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint has long been used in herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum or mulberry leaves in traditional cooling blends. It is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat. Mint is also a common seasonal ingredient in summer drinks and is widely used in folk preparations for its aromatic, cooling qualities.

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