Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) — Shandong Weishan Lake Dried Lotus Leaf Granules, Loose 500g

Lotus Leaf Tea (Nelumbo nucifera) is the dried leaf of the sacred lotus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hé Yè (荷叶). Grown in the waters of Shandong's Weishan Lake and gently low-temperature slow-baked into convenient granules, this food-herb has been prized for centuries as a light, clarifying herb used to refresh the spirit, support清爽 digestion, and harmonize the body's upward-clear qi. Its nature is bitter, neutral, and slightly astringent, making it a gentle yet refreshing herb for daily tea and seasonal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb lotus leaf from Weishan Lake, Shandong
• Low-temperature slow-baked granules preserve aroma and color
• Loose 500g bulk pack for daily tea brewing
• Light floral tea taste, gentle and refreshing
• Pairs well with apple, rose, and other flower-herb blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is harvested from Weishan Lake lotus leaves and gently low-temperature slow-baked into uniform granules that retain a soft sage-green to olive hue. The texture is crisp and lightweight, releasing a clean, grassy-sweet aroma with subtle floral notes. When steeped, the granules unfurl into a pale golden-green infusion with a mild, slightly bittersweet taste and a smooth, refreshing finish that lingers gently on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, hot or cold-brewed
• Blended with apple, rose, or chrysanthemum
• After-meal refreshing infusion
• Summer seasonal cooling drink
• Base ingredient for floral tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, lotus leaf is decocted or steeped as a daily tea to clear summer heat, refresh the mind, and support light, balanced digestion. It is often combined with rose, chrysanthemum, or hawthorn in seasonal blends, and simmered into congee or light soups during the warm months. As a tea, it is brewed alone for a clean, grassy cup or layered with apple and rose for a fragrant, gently sweet infusion enjoyed throughout the day.

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