Lotus Leaf Tea He Ye Loose Cut Herbal Tea 500g Dried Nelumbo nucifera Leaf for Daily Brewing

Lotus Leaf Tea, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), is cut from the dried leaf of Nelumbo nucifera. These tender leaf strips and granules are sun-dried and sold loose by weight, making them a convenient raw herbal tea material. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy fluid metabolism. Brew as a light daily herbal infusion or blend with other herbs.

Key Selling Points

• Tender lotus leaf cut into strips and granules for fast, even brewing
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, traditionally known as He Ye in TCM
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients, sold as a raw agricultural product
• Loose bulk format suitable for daily tea, blending, or repacking
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing summer heat and light daily drinking

Quality & Sensory

The cut leaf typically shows a grayish-green to yellow-green color with a dry, crisp texture and a fresh, grassy-green aroma. When brewed, it typically yields a pale yellow-green infusion with a clean, mildly vegetal and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light daily herbal tea
• Blend with hawthorn or other herbs for a traditional infusion
• Use as a base for iced summer herbal drinks
• Repack or portion for tea shop and bulk supply use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, He Ye is traditionally used in simple decoctions and summer infusions, often paired with Shan Zha (hawthorn) or Jue Ming Zi (cassia seed) in folk herbal tea blends. It is a common seasonal ingredient during warm months, when it is traditionally associated with relieving summer heat and dampness. The cut form allows quick steeping or short simmering.

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