Dried Bitter Melon Slices Ku Gua 500g Herbal Tea Slices for Brewing and Infusions

Dried Bitter Melon Slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), from Momordica charantia, prepared from the mature fruit cut into thin slices and carefully dried. In TCM theory, bitter melon is considered cold in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. These ready-to-brew slices are commonly steeped in hot water as a simple herbal tea or added to soups and culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried bitter melon fruit cut into thin ready-to-brew slices
• Botanical source Momordica charantia known in TCM as Ku Gua
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for regular tea brewing
• Versatile for hot water infusions soups and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear pale green to yellowish white with a firm dry texture and a faint fresh melon aroma. Brewed in hot water the infusion typically shows a light greenish yellow color with a distinctly bitter clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups alongside other culinary ingredients
• Add to congee or savory dishes during cooking
• Combine with mulberry leaf or other herbs for blended infusions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice bitter melon slices are most often steeped alone or blended with herbs such as mulberry leaf for a cooling daily infusion. They are also added to soups and home cooking, especially in warm seasons when lighter heat-clearing foods are traditionally favored. The dried slices keep well and are easy to portion for both tea and culinary use.

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