Dried Stevia Leaves Tian Ye Ju 500g Bulk Sweet Herbal Leaves for Tea and Cooking

Dried Stevia Leaves, known in TCM as Tian Ye Ju (甜叶菊), from Stevia rebaudiana, offered as whole dried leaves. This naturally sweet botanical is traditionally used in herbal practice to add gentle sweetness to teas and culinary preparations. In TCM it is regarded as a sweet, cooling leaf. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried stevia leaves supplied in a 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Stevia rebaudiana known in Chinese as Tian Ye Ju
• Naturally sweet leaf traditionally used to sweeten herbal teas
• New crop leaves dried whole with no further processing
• Sourced from Sichuan and sold as an edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The leaves are typically green to yellowish green, dry and crisp, with a faint grassy aroma. When steeped or simmered they typically release a pronounced sweet taste with a mild herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few leaves in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions to soften bitterness
• Use in cooking or baking as a natural sweetening leaf
• Combine with chrysanthemum or other herbs in blended infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice stevia leaf is traditionally associated with sweetening herbal teas and decoctions while contributing a cooling nature. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or bitter roots to balance flavor. Home users often keep a small amount on hand for daily infusions and seasonal cooling drinks.

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