Dried Winter Melon Cubes Dong Gua Pi Tea Cut 500g Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient
$5.19 – $11.34Price range: $5.19 through $11.34
Description
Dried Winter Melon Cubes, known in TCM as Dong Gua Pi (冬瓜皮), from Benincasa hispida, the peeled and dried rind cut into small cubes. In TCM theory, winter melon rind is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and bladder channels. This bulk pack suits herbal tea blending, decoctions, and culinary use. Store in a cool dry place.


Key Selling Points
- Dried winter melon rind cut into uniform cubes for easy brewing and cooking
- Botanical source Benincasa hispida, a classic TCM food-herb ingredient
- Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily tea blends
- Pairs well with lotus leaf cassia seed lemon and oolong tea
- Bulk 500g pack with 12-month shelf life for home or shop use


Quality & Sensory
The cubes are typically pale greenish-white to light yellow with a firm dry texture and a mild faintly sweet vegetal aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a light clear infusion with a subtle refreshing taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal tea ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 冬瓜皮 |
| Pinyin | Dong Gua Pi |
| Botanical Name | Benincasa hispida |
| Plant Part | Peeled rind |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Steep as a light daily herbal tea
- Simmer in decoctions with lotus leaf or cassia seed
- Add to soups and congee for a mild sweet note
- Blend with lemon or oolong tea for iced summer drinks


Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, winter melon rind is a common food-herb ingredient often simmered into light decoctions or added to summer soups. It is traditionally paired with lotus leaf and cassia seed in daily herbal teas, and folk households have long used it in seasonal drinks during warm months.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried winter melon rind cut into small cubes, a traditional Chinese herbal tea ingredient sold in a 500g bulk pack.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, winter melon rind is cool in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and bladder channels.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered or steeped alone or blended with lotus leaf, cassia seed, lemon, or oolong tea.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Winter melon seeds 500g, Winter melon seeds 250g, Winter melon cubes 50g |
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