Cat’s Whisker Tea Mao Xu Cao 2g x 20 Teabags 40g Dried Orthosiphon Herbal Tea

Cat's Whisker Tea, known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), is the dried leaf and stem of Orthosiphon aristatus, also called Java tea. This 40g pack contains 20 individual 2g teabags of dried, sugar-free herbal tea. Traditionally valued in Southeast Asian and Chinese herbal practice, it is typically brewed as a light daily infusion. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Cat's Whisker Tea from dried Orthosiphon aristatus leaf and stem
• Known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), a traditional Southeast Asian and Chinese herbal tea
• Convenient 2g individual teabags with 20 bags per 40g pack
• Sugar-free dried herbal tea processed by drying with an 18-month shelf life
• Simple to prepare as a hot infusion for daily herbal enjoyment

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows slender green to grayish-green stems with fine whisker-like white flowers and a mild grassy aroma. Brewed, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a soft, slightly earthy and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one teabag in hot water for a light daily herbal infusion
• Enjoy as a warm afternoon or evening caffeine-free herbal tea
• Serve chilled after brewing for a refreshing warm-weather drink
• Pair with meals as a mild traditional herbal beverage

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, Mao Xu Cao has long been brewed as a simple infusion in Southeast Asia and southern China, where it is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural fluid balance. It is commonly prepared alone as a daily tea or occasionally combined with other mild herbs such as corn silk in folk blends. Many people enjoy it during warm seasons as a light, refreshing herbal drink.

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