Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Microshan Lake Lotus Leaf Granules, 500g

Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried leaf of the sacred aquatic herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hé Yè (荷叶). Grown in the waters of Microshan Lake in Shandong, this food-herb botanical has been prized for centuries as a light, clearing, and summer-cooling herb, traditionally used to lift the spirit, ease heaviness in the body, and harmonize the Spleen and Stomach. Its nature is bitter, neutral, and gently drying, making it a refreshing daily tea for warm seasons and rich meals.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb lotus leaf from Microshan Lake, Shandong
• Dried and granulated for easy brewing
• Bitter, neutral nature that clears and refreshes
• 500g bulk pack for daily tea and seasonal blends
• No added sugar — natural sweetness from the leaf itself

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is dried and formed into small granules that preserve the leaf's deep green color and clean, grassy aroma. When brewed, the granules yield a pale golden-green infusion with a mild, slightly bitter taste and a soft, refreshing finish. The natural sweetness noted in the leaf is inherent to the botanical, with no added sugars.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold
• Summer seasonal refreshment
• Blended with other food-herb teas
• After rich or heavy meals
• Bulk brewing for family or office

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, lotus leaf is brewed as a daily tea, especially during the hot and humid months, to support a light and refreshed feeling. It is often combined with ingredients like hawthorn, chrysanthemum, or dried tangerine peel in seasonal tea blends. In TCM food culture, lotus leaf is also used to wrap steamed rice and medicinal foods, imparting a subtle fragrance while adding its clearing character to the dish.

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