Dried Bitter Melon Slices Ku Gua Loose Herbal Tea 500g Bulk Chinese Bitter Gourd for Daily Infusion

Dried Bitter Melon Slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), from Momordica charantia, are thin dried slices of the bitter gourd fruit prepared as a loose herbal tea or culinary ingredient. In TCM theory bitter melon is considered cold in nature with a bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. Brew as a simple infusion or add to soups and dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried bitter melon fruit cut into convenient slices for brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Momordica charantia known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜)
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling bitter character
• Loose bulk format suitable for tea blending, soups, and culinary use
• Simple single-ingredient product with no added flavorings

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show pale green to yellowish-green flesh with a light, dry texture and a faint fresh vegetal aroma. Brewed tea typically tastes distinctly bitter with a clean, slightly refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a standalone bitter herbal infusion
• Combine with chrysanthemum or other herbs in blended cooling teas
• Simmer in soups and broths for a traditional home-style flavor
• Rehydrate and add to stir-fries or congee in everyday cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ku Gua is a common household ingredient, especially in summer. Slices are often brewed alone or with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle as a cooling daily drink, simmered in pork or rib soups, or cooked fresh-style in savory dishes. Its bitter flavor is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting comfort during hot weather.

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