Dried Mint Leaf Tea Bo He Ye 500g Loose Herbal Tea for Brewing and Culinary Use

Dried Mint Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Bo He Ye (薄荷叶), from Mentha haplocalyx. These dried mint leaves are a food-grade botanical commonly used for loose herbal tea, infusions, and culinary seasoning. In TCM theory, mint is considered cool in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Enjoy as a refreshing daily tea or as a fragrant addition to dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Pure dried mint leaves with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling and aromatic character
• Nitrogen-flush processing helps preserve freshness and aroma
• Suitable for loose tea brewing, infusions, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The leaves are typically green to deep green with a crinkled, dry texture. They carry a strong, cool minty aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green color with a refreshing, cooling mint taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a loose herbal tea, alone or blended with other herbs
• Steep in hot or cold water for a refreshing mint infusion
• Add to soups, salads, or dishes as a culinary herb
• Use in seasonal cooling drinks during warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint leaves are traditionally used in herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum or other cooling herbs. Mint is a common ingredient in seasonal wellness drinks and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat. It is also used in folk practice as a fragrant culinary herb in both sweet and savory preparations.

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