Dried Mint Leaves 500g Bo He Ye Herbal Tea Loose Leaf Cooling Infusion Natural Sun Dried

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These naturally sun-dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient, traditionally valued for their cooling nature and aromatic flavor. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is associated with the lung and liver channels. Suitable for daily herbal infusions and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mint leaves sourced from Anhui province
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He 薄荷
• Naturally sun dried to preserve aroma and color
• Traditionally associated with a cooling and refreshing character
• Versatile for herbal tea infusions and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep to medium green with a dry crumbly leaf texture. The aroma is characteristically cool and minty. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light greenish-yellow color with a refreshing menthol taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone cooling herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs for infusions
• Add to cold summer drinks and iced teas
• Use in culinary dishes and desserts for mint flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint has long been used in cooling summer teas and herbal blends. It is traditionally paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice in refreshing infusions. Folk use also includes adding mint leaves to congee, desserts, and seasonal drinks during warm weather for its aromatic and cooling character.

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