Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) — Anhui Dried Mint Tea for Cold Brew & Daily Infusions

Spearmint Leaf (Mentha spicata) is the dried aerial part of a beloved food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Liú Lán Xiāng Bò Hé (留兰香薄荷). Grown in Taihe, Anhui — a historic mint-growing region — this spearmint has been prized for centuries as a cooling, refreshing herb used to lift the spirit, clear the head, and soothe the senses. Its nature is pungent and cool, making it a light yet invigorating herb for dispersing wind-heat and refreshing the mind.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional cooling food-herb (药食同源)
• Sourced from Taihe, Anhui — a historic mint region
• Spearmint (Mentha spicata), naturally sweet-tasting
• Ideal for cold brew, hot infusion, and iced tea
• 500g bulk pack, direct from origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is harvested and dried to preserve its vivid green color, soft leafy texture, and bright, clean mint aroma. The stems are plentiful, giving the blend a rustic, field-fresh character. When brewed — whether cold-steeped or hot-infused — it yields a pale golden-green liquor with a smooth, gently sweet mint flavor and a cool, lingering finish, without the sharp bite of peppermint.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew mint tea
• Hot herbal infusion
• Iced summer beverages
• Blended with green tea or chrysanthemum
• Culinary garnish and dessert flavoring

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, spearmint is steeped as a daily tea to refresh the mind, cool the body, and ease the senses during warm seasons. It is brewed alone as a light, sweet infusion, or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or green tea for a cooling summer drink. In TCM food culture, it is also used in congee, cooling soups, and seasonal dishes to add a fresh, uplifting note.

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