Wild Persimmon Leaf Tea Shi Ye 柿叶 Dried Herbal Tea Leaves 1600g Canister Frost Harvested Loose Bulk

Wild Persimmon Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶), from Diospyros kaki. These dried leaves are harvested after frost and sun-dried, a traditional processing step valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, persimmon leaf is considered bitter in flavor and associated with the lung channel. Traditionally used for daily herbal infusions, it is a simple botanical for tea drinkers exploring classic Chinese herbs. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried persimmon leaf from Diospyros kaki, a classic Chinese botanical
• Harvested after frost, a traditional timing for persimmon leaf collection
• Sun-dried whole leaves suitable for loose herbal tea brewing
• Known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶), traditionally associated with the lung channel
• Bulk 1600g canister for regular daily herbal infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear deep green to brownish-green with a dry, slightly crinkled texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light amber-green color with a gently astringent, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a loose herbal tea infusion
• Blend with other dried herbs for custom tea mixes
• Simmer briefly for a stronger traditional decoction
• Keep on hand as a seasonal everyday herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, persimmon leaf has long been prepared as a simple daily infusion, often steeped alone or combined with other mild herbs such as hawthorn or chrysanthemum. Frost-harvested leaves were traditionally preferred, and the dried leaf was a common household herb in northern China for seasonal wellness teas.

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