Dried Mint Leaves Bo He 500g Chinese Herbal Tea Loose Peppermint Leaves for Brewing

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These dried leaves are a classic cooling herb traditionally valued for their aromatic and refreshing character. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Commonly brewed as a light herbal tea or added to culinary preparations. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mint leaves prepared from first-harvest new stock
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He 薄荷
• Traditionally regarded as a cooling pungent herb in Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing preserves natural aroma and leaf color
• Suitable for brewing herbal tea infusions and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a deep green to olive-green color with a crinkled, brittle texture. They carry a strong cool minty aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes refreshing and mildly sweet with a characteristic cooling sensation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone refreshing herbal tea
• Blend with green tea or chrysanthemum for a cooling summer infusion
• Add to cold drinks and mocktails for minty aroma
• Use as a culinary garnish or seasoning in desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint has long been used in herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum or mulberry leaves in warm-season drinks. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat, it is a common household herb for daily infusions. It is also used in folk preparations such as mint congee or added near the end of cooking to retain its volatile aroma.

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