Dried Bitter Melon Slices Ku Gua Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient Sun Dried 500g
$6.55 – $7.80Price range: $6.55 through $7.80
Description
Dried Bitter Melon Slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), from Momordica charantia, are sun-dried slices of the bitter melon fruit prepared for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use. In TCM theory bitter melon is considered cold in nature and bitter in flavor, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. This bulk ingredient is suitable for daily herbal preparation and should be used as part of a balanced lifestyle, not as a substitute for medicine.



Key Selling Points
- Single-ingredient dried bitter melon fruit slices with no added sugar
- Botanical source Momordica charantia known in TCM as Ku Gua
- Sun-dried slices suitable for cold-brew or hot herbal tea
- Bulk 500g pack suited to tea shops and herbal ingredient supply
- Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling bitter character



Quality & Sensory
Typically pale to yellowish-green thin slices with a dry, lightweight texture and a faint vegetal aroma. Brewed slices yield a light amber infusion with a distinctly bitter, clean taste that softens slightly when cold-brewed.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal tea ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 苦瓜 |
| Pinyin | Ku Gua |
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Steep as a hot or cold-brew herbal tea
- Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
- Add to soups for a traditional bitter flavor
- Use as a culinary ingredient in seasonal dishes



Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Ku Gua slices are commonly steeped alone or blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle as a summer tea, traditionally associated with clearing heat. The dried slices are also added to soups and stews in southern Chinese home cooking, where their bitterness is balanced with pork ribs or other mild ingredients.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is bulk sun-dried bitter melon fruit slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua, supplied as a raw herbal tea and culinary ingredient.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory bitter melon is cold in nature and bitter in flavor, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting internal balance.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Steep a few slices in hot or cold water for tea, or simmer them in soups and decoctions according to personal preference.



Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Guangxi balsam pear, Shandong balsam pear, Bitter melon feeding |
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