Dried Persimmon Leaf Shi Ye 500g Sulfur-Free Sun-Dried Herbal Tea Leaves

Dried Persimmon Leaf, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿子叶), from Diospyros kaki. These whole dried leaves are harvested after frost and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, persimmon leaf is traditionally associated with a bitter flavor and cooling nature. Commonly prepared as a simple herbal infusion or blended with other botanicals. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried persimmon leaf from Diospyros kaki, a classic TCM botanical
• Frost-harvested leaves, a traditionally preferred picking stage
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Generous 500g bulk pack suitable for regular herbal tea preparation
• Simple to brew alone or combine with other dried herbs

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to olive-brown whole leaves with a dry, crisp texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light amber-green color with a gently astringent, slightly sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend with goji berry or chrysanthemum in infusions
• Add to mixed herbal decoctions
• Use in seasonal wellness tea routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, persimmon leaf has long been prepared as a daily infusion, often steeped alone or combined with herbs such as hawthorn or chrysanthemum. Frost-fallen leaves were traditionally considered especially desirable for tea. It remains a familiar folk botanical in autumn and winter herbal drinking habits.

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