Dried Lotus Leaf He Ye 500g Herbal Tea Leaves for Brewing and Infusions

Dried Lotus Leaf, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifera. These dried leaf pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used for brewing herbal tea and decoctions. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is considered bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. A simple botanical ingredient for tea lovers and home herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried lotus leaf cut into convenient pieces for easy brewing
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶)
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for summer heat teas
• Suitable for hot infusions decoctions and blended herbal teas
• Sold as a food-grade dried agricultural product in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to olive-green dried leaf pieces with a light papery texture and a fresh grassy-green aroma. When steeped the infusion typically shows a pale yellow-green color with a mild slightly bitter and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light herbal tea
• Blend with hawthorn or other herbs for traditional infusions
• Simmer in decoctions for home herbal preparation
• Use in seasonal summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice lotus leaf has long been used in summer herbal teas and decoctions and is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting the body's natural fluid balance. It is commonly paired with hawthorn or other mild herbs in daily infusions and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal wellness drinks prepared at home.

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