Dried Bitter Melon Tea Slices Ku Gua 苦瓜 Freeze Dried Herbal Infusion 50g

Dried Bitter Melon Slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), from Momordica charantia, prepared from the fruit and freeze dried for a light, crisp texture. In TCM theory bitter melon is considered cold in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. This unsweetened herbal tea alternative is commonly steeped alone or blended with other herbs. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried bitter melon slices with no added sugar
• Botanical source Momordica charantia fruit known in TCM as Ku Gua
• Freeze dried processing helps retain natural aroma and light color
• Loose 50g pack suitable for daily herbal tea brewing
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice as a cooling summer infusion

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale green to yellowish with a light, crisp, brittle texture and a faint fresh vegetal aroma. Steeped in hot water they typically yield a pale golden-green infusion with a clean, distinctly bitter taste and a lingering melon-like finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries for a mixed infusion
• Brew chilled for a refreshing summer drink
• Add to herbal soup blends for a subtle bitter note

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice bitter melon slices are commonly steeped in hot water as a simple daily infusion, especially during warm summer months. They are traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting internal balance in TCM theory. Ku Gua is often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berries in cooling herbal blends, and the dried slices may also be added to soups or congee in folk cooking.

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