Cat Whisker Herbal Tea 40g Bag 2g x 20 Teabags Mao Xu Cao Orthosiphon

Cat Whisker Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), from Orthosiphon aristatus, made from the dried leaves and stems of the plant. This finished teabag product contains 20 individually wrapped 2g sachets in a 40g bag. In TCM theory the herb is considered cool in nature with a slightly bitter, sweet taste. Traditionally valued in Southeast Asian and Chinese folk herbal practice, it is commonly steeped as a light daily herbal infusion. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb teabag product made purely from Mao Xu Cao with no added sugar
• Botanical source is Orthosiphon aristatus, traditionally called cat whisker plant for its slender flower spikes
• 20 individually sealed 2g teabags keep each serving fresh and easy to portion
• Sun-dried processing preserves the herb's natural character for traditional herbal infusion
• Suitable for daily steeping as a light caffeine-free herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender, slightly curled grey-green to brownish segments with a mild grassy aroma. When steeped, the tea typically yields a pale amber to light golden infusion with a gently bitter, faintly sweet herbal taste and a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one teabag in hot water for a light daily herbal infusion
• Enjoy as a cooling-style herbal drink during warm seasons
• Serve after meals as a mild caffeine-free herbal tea
• Keep at the office or home for convenient single-cup brewing

Traditional Uses

In traditional folk herbal practice, Mao Xu Cao has long been prepared as a simple infusion or decoction, often taken alone or blended with other cooling herbs. In Southeast Asia the plant is a familiar household tea, and in TCM-informed usage it is traditionally associated with promoting normal fluid metabolism. It is commonly consumed in warm weather or alongside a light, balanced diet.

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