Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried He Ye Leaf Pieces from Weishan Lake, 500g

Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried leaf of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hé Yè (荷叶). Grown in the waters of Weishan Lake in Shandong, this food-herb botanical has been prized for centuries as a light, clearing herb used to refresh the spirit, support gentle fluid balance, and harmonize the body during warm seasons. Its nature is bitter, neutral, and mildly astringent, making it a cooling yet gentle herb traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting digestive ease.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb lotus leaf from Weishan Lake
• Dried He Ye leaf pieces for tea and decoction
• Nelumbo nucifera botanical identity
• 500g bulk pack for daily brewing
• Light, refreshing infusion with a clean herbal aroma

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the leaf's broad, matte green-to-olive color, crisp papery texture, and faintly sweet, grassy aroma. When brewed, the pieces unfurl and release a pale golden-green infusion with a mild, slightly bitter opening that softens into a clean, refreshing finish. The liquor is light-bodied and smooth, with a subtle vegetal sweetness that lingers gently on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold-brewed
• Blended with other food-herb teas for seasonal refreshment
• Traditional decoction for summer wellness routines
• Culinary use in rice wraps and steamed dishes
• Bulk brewing for family or office use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, He Ye is decocted alone or blended with ingredients like hawthorn, cassia seed, and chrysanthemum to make a light summer tea that supports a refreshed, balanced feeling. It is also used in congee and medicinal soups during hot months, and in traditional wellness formulas where it is paired with herbs that clear heat and support gentle fluid movement. As a daily tea, it is brewed simply with hot water and enjoyed throughout the day.

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