Laoshan Dianzhu Ye Loose Herbal Tea 500g Fresh Bamboo Leaf Buds for Daily Brewing

Laoshan Dianzhu Ye (淡竹叶) is a loose herbal tea made from fresh tender Lophatherum gracile leaves, pan-fired to preserve a natural, unflavored character. In TCM theory, bamboo leaf is traditionally associated with clearing heat and easing irritability, with a sweet, bland nature entering the heart and small intestine channels. This 500g bulk pack is suited for daily hot water brewing as a light herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Loose Dianzhu Ye herbal tea from Laoshan, Shandong, made from fresh tender bamboo leaf buds
• Botanical source Lophatherum gracile, a traditional Chinese bamboo leaf tea material
• Pan-fired processing with no added flavoring, offering an original plain taste
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and relieving restlessness
• 500g bulk bag suited for regular home brewing of light herbal infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically slender, green, and pliable with a fresh grassy aroma. Brewed in hot water, the liquor typically shows a pale yellow-green color with a light, mildly sweet and refreshing taste and a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone hot herbal tea for daily drinking
• Steep with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a cooling summer infusion
• Serve chilled after brewing as a light warm-weather beverage
• Offer as a mild caffeine-free alternative at the table

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dianzhu Ye has long been simmered or steeped as a cooling summer drink, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Ju Hua. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat, promoting calm, and supporting comfortable urination, and it remains a common household tisane during hot seasons.

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