Mint Leaf Tea Bo He 500g Dried Mentha haplocalyx Loose Herbal Tea for Cooling Infusions

Mint Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx, consists of carefully selected dried mint leaves and granules. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. This food-grade dried herb is commonly steeped in hot water as a refreshing herbal tea and used in daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Dried mint leaves and granules sold as a 500g food-grade herbal tea
• Botanical source is Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He
• Hand-selected processing with a naturally cooling character
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its pungent cool nature
• Suitable for hot water infusions and culinary herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a green to grayish-green color with a crisp, brittle texture. They carry a distinct cool, refreshing mint aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes mildly sweet with a characteristic cooling sensation on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a standalone cooling herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs for daily infusions
• Add to cold brew drinks in warm seasons
• Use in culinary recipes and herbal beverages

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bo He is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and soothe the throat, and it is a common ingredient in cooling summer teas. It is often paired with chrysanthemum, mulberry leaf, or licorice in infusions and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels.

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