Dried Lemon Slices (Citrus limon) — Anyue Sun-Dried Lemon for Tea & Herbal Blends

Dried Lemon Slices (Citrus limon) are the sun-dried fruit slices of a beloved food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Níng Méng (柠檬). Grown in Anyue, Sichuan—one of China's most celebrated lemon-growing regions—these slices have long been prized as a bright, aromatic food herb used to refresh the senses, harmonize the Stomach, and support gentle daily wellness. Its nature is sour, slightly cool, and balancing, making it a light yet refreshing herb for enlivening teas, soups, and everyday nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried Anyue lemon slices from Sichuan
• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Unsweetened, no added sugar
• Suitable for tea, herbal blends, and culinary use
• 500g bulk loose-pack format

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the pale golden rind, tender pulp, and vivid citrus aroma of fresh Anyue lemons. The slices feel light and slightly leathery to the touch, with a clean, bright fragrance. When brewed, they release a lively, tart-sweet infusion with a gentle citrus perfume, softening over time into a mellow, refreshing cup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot or iced lemon tea
• Herbal tea blends with chrysanthemum or rose
• Flavored drinking water and infused beverages
• Culinary garnish for soups, salads, and desserts
• Everyday food-herb nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, dried lemon slices are steeped in hot water as a daily tea to refresh the mouth, lift the spirits, and support gentle digestion. They are often blended with chrysanthemum, rose bud, or honey in seasonal infusions, and added to soups and congee for a bright, tart note. In TCM food culture, lemon is associated with the Sour flavor, which is traditionally linked to the Liver and to gathering and harmonizing the body's energies.

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