Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) — Dried Lotus Leaf Granules, 250g Can

Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) is made from the dried leaf of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hé Yè (荷叶). For centuries, He Ye has been prized as a light, clearing, and summer-cooling herb, traditionally used to refresh the spirit, support gentle fluid balance, and harmonize the Spleen and Stomach. Its nature is bitter, neutral, and mildly astringent, making it a gentle yet clarifying herb for daily tea and seasonal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional summer-cooling food herb
• Dried lotus leaf granules
• Nelumbo nucifera
• Unsweetened, no added sugar
• Sun-dried, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and granulated to preserve its deep olive-green color, crisp texture, and clean, grassy aroma. When steeped, the granules release a pale golden-green infusion with a light, mildly bitter and refreshing taste that softens into a subtle sweetness on the finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Summer seasonal refreshment
• Blended tea with other herbs
• After-meal infusion
• Commercial food and beverage use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, He Ye is brewed as a daily tea, especially during the hot summer months, to refresh the body and support gentle clearing. It is often combined with ingredients like hawthorn, cassia seed, or chrysanthemum in seasonal tea blends. In traditional kitchens, lotus leaf is also used to wrap and steam rice and other foods, lending a subtle fragrance and a light, cooling quality to the dish.

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