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

Dried Lotus Leaf Granules, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifera leaf. This 500g loose cut form is a food-grade agricultural product supplied by Yuanshengtang. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting light body wellness. It is commonly brewed as a simple herbal tea or added to decoctions. Store in a cool dry place and use as a traditional herbal food ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as He Ye (荷叶), the dried leaf of Nelumbo nucifera
• Loose granule cut form suited for brewing and decoction
• 500g bulk pack supplied as a food-grade agricultural product
• Unsweetened and free of added sugar
• New crop stock from Yuanshengtang stored in cool dry conditions

Quality & Sensory

The granules are typically light green to yellow-green with a dry, slightly brittle texture. They carry a mild grassy and faintly sweet herbal aroma. When brewed, the liquor is typically pale yellow-green with a light, clean, mildly astringent taste and no added sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a simple lotus leaf tea
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Used in summer congee or soup
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, He Ye is traditionally used in summer decoctions and teas, often paired with herbs such as hawthorn or cassia seed. It is also added to congee and light soups during warm seasons. Traditional preparations usually involve steeping the granules in hot water or simmering briefly with other ingredients.

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