Lao Shan Shi Zhu Tea Dried Bamboo Leaf Herbal Tea Loose Leaves 100g Can Traditional Cooling Drink

Shi Zhu Tea (石竹茶) is a traditional herbal tea made from tender bamboo leaf buds, including Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶) from Lophatherum gracile. In TCM theory, bamboo leaf is sweet, bland, and cooling, traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the mind. Sold loose in a 100g can, it is suitable for hot or cold brewing as a gentle daily herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal tea made from tender bamboo leaf buds
• Features Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶) known in TCM as a cooling herb
• Loose leaf form suitable for hot brewing or cold steeping
• Sugar-free with a light refreshing character for daily drinking
• Convenient 100g sealed can for easy storage and portioning

Quality & Sensory

The leaves are typically slender, fresh green, and delicate in texture with a clean grassy aroma. Brewed tea typically shows a pale yellow-green color with a light, mildly sweet, and refreshing taste that stays smooth whether served hot or cold.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Cold steep for a refreshing summer drink
• Served after rich or fried meals as a traditional cooling beverage
• Shared as a mild caffeine-free infusion during work or study

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, bamboo leaf and Dan Zhu Ye have long been steeped alone or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice as a cooling summer infusion. Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat and easing restlessness, it was a common household drink in warm seasons, prepared by simple steeping in hot water or cold-brewed for a lighter flavor.

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