Mint Leaves (Mentha haplocalyx) — Dried Food-Herb Loose Leaf for Mint Tea & Daily Brewing
$5.78
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Description
Mint Leaves (Mentha haplocalyx) are the dried aerial leaves of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bò Hé (薄荷). Grown in Anhui and harvested as a current-season crop, these loose dried leaves have been prized for centuries as a cooling, refreshing herb used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head, and brighten the senses. Its nature is pungent and cool, making it a light yet clarifying herb for soothing the throat, easing stuffiness, and refreshing the spirit.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional cooling food herb (药食同源)
- Current-season new-crop dried leaves
- Sourced from Anhui, China
- Loose 500 g bulk format for daily brewing
- Pungent, cool nature — refreshing and clarifying
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate crinkled leaf texture, and bright, penetrating mint aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and release a clean, cooling fragrance with a crisp, slightly sweet and gently pungent taste that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Leaves |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bo He (Mint Leaves) |
| Botanical Name | Mentha haplocalyx |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Storage | Refrigerate |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily mint tea, hot or iced
- Blended herbal tea with chrysanthemum or goji berry
- Cooling summer beverage base
- Culinary garnish for soups, salads, and desserts
- Commercial bulk brewing and beverage preparation
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bo He is brewed as a light daily tea to refresh the mind and cool the body, especially during warm seasons. It is commonly combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or mulberry leaf in summer infusions, and added to congee, cooling soups, and sweet desserts for its bright aroma. Herbalists have long paired it with other light, dispersing herbs to harmonize the flow of qi and lift the spirit.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bo He (Mint Leaves)?
A: Bo He is the common Chinese name for dried mint leaves of Mentha haplocalyx. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, beverages, and light culinary applications.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of mint leaves?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bo He is associated with a pungent, cool nature that disperses wind-heat, clears the head, and refreshes the senses. It is often brewed as a daily tea for cooling comfort.
Q: How do I brew dried mint leaves?
A: Place a small handful of leaves in a cup or teapot, pour hot water over them, and steep for 3–5 minutes. They can also be brewed cold for an iced infusion, or added to soups and desserts as a fragrant garnish.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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