Dried Mint Leaves Cooling Herbal Tea Loose Leaf 500g Natural Sun Dried Mentha

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha spp. These loose sun-dried leaves are a cooling herbal tea ingredient traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, mint is considered cool in nature with a pungent flavor and is associated with the Lung and Liver channels. Commonly steeped as a refreshing tea or added to herbal blends for its light, cooling character.

Key Selling Points

• Pure dried mint leaves sold as a loose herbal tea ingredient
• Known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷) and traditionally associated with cooling properties
• Natural sun-dried processing preserves the leaf color and fresh aroma
• 500g bulk loose-leaf format suitable for frequent tea preparation
• Unsweetened single-ingredient herb with no added sugar

Quality & Sensory

The leaves are typically green in color with a light, crisp texture and a fresh, cooling mint aroma. When brewed, the tea is typically pale and refreshing with a clean, cool taste. As a natural agricultural product, color and leaf size may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped alone as a cooling herbal tea
• Blended with other dried flowers and herbs for floral tea mixes
• Added to soups or congee for a light mint aroma
• Used in seasonal summer drinks and refreshing beverages

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bo He (薄荷) is traditionally used in decoctions and teas for its cooling, dispersing character. It is commonly paired with other herbs in classic formulas and is often added near the end of preparation to preserve its aromatic qualities. Folk practice also includes mint tea for warm-weather refreshment and as a light flavoring in congee and soups.

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