Dried Lemongrass Xiang Mao Cao 500g First Harvest Cut Herb for Tea and Cooking

Dried Lemongrass, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), from Cymbopogon citratus, offered as cut and sun-dried stalks. Traditionally associated with a refreshing citrus aroma and cooling character, it is a familiar herb in Asian kitchens and herbal tea practice. Steep a small amount in hot water or add to dishes as a fragrant botanical ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• First-harvest lemongrass stalks, sun-dried and cut for convenient use
• Botanical source Cymbopogon citratus, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao
• Naturally citrusy aroma suited to herbal tea and Southeast Asian style cooking
• Pre-packaged 500g dried format with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile herb for infusions, broths, marinades, and seasonal drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to straw-colored stalk pieces with a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is characteristically bright and lemony, and brewed lemongrass typically yields a light golden infusion with a clean citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with ginger and other botanicals
• Simmer in soups, broths, and curries for citrus fragrance
• Add to marinades and stir-fries as a culinary herb
• Brew chilled for a refreshing summer drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Southeast Asian folk practice, lemongrass is traditionally used in daily infusions and cooked dishes, often paired with ginger, mint, or chrysanthemum in warm weather. It is a common ingredient in tom yum style broths and herbal drinks enjoyed for its refreshing citrus character.

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