Cat’s Whiskers Tea Mao Xu Cao Herbal Tea Bags 2g x 20 Natural Dried Herb Infusion

Cat's Whiskers Tea, known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), from Orthosiphon aristatus, made from the dried leaves and stems of the plant. This caffeine-free herbal tea is traditionally valued in Southeast Asian and Chinese herbal practice for daily wellness. In TCM theory it is considered cooling in nature with a slightly bitter, sweet flavor. Steep one bag in hot water and enjoy as a gentle herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb tea bags containing only dried Cat's Whiskers herb with no added sugar
• Botanical source Orthosiphon aristatus, traditionally called Mao Xu Cao in Chinese herbalism
• Convenient 2g individual tea bags, 20 bags per pack for easy daily brewing
• Dried and processed by baking to preserve the herb's natural character
• Traditionally used in Southeast Asian and Chinese folk practice as a cooling daily herbal infusion

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender green to brownish-green leaves with fine whisker-like flower filaments. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and the brewed tea typically yields a light amber liquor with a slightly bitter, refreshing aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one tea bag in hot water for 3-5 minutes as a daily herbal infusion
• Enjoy warm or chilled as a caffeine-free alternative to regular tea
• Serve after meals as a light traditional herbal beverage
• Pack in a travel bag for convenient brewing at the office or on trips

Traditional Uses

In traditional Southeast Asian and Chinese folk herbalism, Mao Xu Cao has long been prepared as a simple infusion by steeping the dried herb in hot water. It is traditionally associated with cooling the body in warm seasons and is often consumed alongside other mild herbs such as chrysanthemum or corn silk in daily wellness drinks.

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