Dried Persimmon Leaf Tea Shi Ye Loose Leaves 50g Pack Natural Sun Dried Herbal Tea

Dried Persimmon Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶), from Diospyros kaki. These loose dried leaves are harvested after frost and naturally sun dried, a traditional preparation for persimmon leaf herbal tea. In TCM theory, persimmon leaf is considered bitter in flavor and associated with lung and stomach channels. Traditionally used as a simple daily infusion, it is a botanical ingredient for tea drinkers and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried persimmon leaves sold as a raw botanical for herbal tea
• Botanical source Diospyros kaki, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶)
• Frost-harvested leaves prepared by natural sun drying
• Traditionally associated with lung and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for daily infusion, blending, or culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear deep green to brownish green with a dry, crisp texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light amber-green color with a gently astringent, slightly sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple daily herbal tea infusion
• Blend with green tea or other botanicals for custom tea mixes
• Use in seasonal herbal tea preparations
• Add to culinary herbal broths or light decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, persimmon leaf has long been prepared as a simple infusion, often steeped alone or combined with other mild herbs. Frost-harvested leaves are traditionally favored for tea, and the leaf is traditionally associated with supporting normal respiratory and digestive comfort in TCM theory. It is commonly enjoyed as a light seasonal beverage rather than a strong decoction.

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