Dried Mint Leaves Bo He Ye 500g Loose Herbal Tea Fresh Aroma for Daily Infusions

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These dried leaves are a classic cooling herb traditionally valued for their refreshing aroma and light taste. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is associated with the Lung and Liver channels. Suitable for herbal teas, infusions, and culinary use; not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried mint leaves with no additives
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx, a traditional Chinese mint species
• Traditionally used in TCM as a cooling herb for daily herbal tea
• Sun-dried whole leaves that brew a clear, aromatic infusion
• Versatile for teas, cold infusions, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep to bright green with a crinkled, dry leaf texture. The aroma is characteristically cool, fresh, and minty. When brewed, the infusion is typically light yellow-green with a clean, refreshing menthol taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a hot herbal tea infusion
• Steep with other herbs for a cooling summer drink
• Add to cold-brewed iced herbal beverages
• Use in culinary dishes and desserts for mint flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint is traditionally used in cooling teas and herbal formulas, often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle. It is a common seasonal ingredient in summer drinks and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat. Mint leaves are also used in folk preparations such as mint congee or added to light decoctions near the end of cooking.

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