Jiao Gu Lan Tea Balls (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) — Pingli County Seven-Leaf Sweet Herb, 500g

Jiao Gu Lan Tea Balls (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) are hand-rolled balls of the dried aerial parts of a revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǎo Gǔ Lán (绞股蓝), also called Jiaogulan or "Southern Ginseng." Sourced from Pingli County and prized for its seven-leaf, naturally sweet-leaf variety, this herb has been cherished for centuries as a gentle, qi-nourishing botanical used in daily teas and longevity brews. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and mildly cool, making it a soothing yet revitalizing herb traditionally associated with supporting the Spleen and Lung, clearing heat, and promoting overall vitality.

Key Selling Points

• Seven-leaf sweet variety from Pingli County
• Hand-rolled tea balls for easy brewing
• Naturally sweet, no sugar added
• Traditional qi-nourishing food herb
• 500g bulk pack, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and rolled into neat, dark-green tea balls that preserve the herb's fresh, leafy aroma. When steeped, the balls unfurl into tender green leaves and yield a clear, pale-gold infusion with a naturally sweet, slightly grassy flavor and a clean, refreshing finish. The dried balls feel light and crisp, with a subtle herbal fragrance that deepens as they open in hot water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Morning or afternoon refreshment
• Blended with other herbs
• Seasonal wellness routine
• Office or travel tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiao Gu Lan is brewed as a daily tea to support vitality and calm the spirit, often steeped alone or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube. It is also simmered into soups and congee as a gentle, qi-nourishing ingredient, and appears in longevity formulas where it is valued for its sweet, restorative character. In Pingli County, the seven-leaf variety is traditionally enjoyed as a smooth, naturally sweet infusion throughout the day.

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