Dried Mint Leaf Tea Bo He Ye Loose Herbal Tea 500g Bulk Cooling Refreshing Brew

Dried Mint Leaf Tea, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These loose dried mint leaves are a cooling herb traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat. In TCM theory, mint is acrid and cool and enters the lung and liver channels. Enjoy as a simple herbal infusion or blended with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried mint leaves sold as a 500g bulk pack for daily herbal brewing
• Botanical source is Mentha haplocalyx, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷)
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling herb for wind-heat and throat comfort
• Green dried leaf form with a naturally refreshing aroma, easy to steep or blend
• Sourced from Anhui and suitable for tea, culinary infusions, and seasonal drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to deep green dried leaves with a crisp, brittle texture and a strong cool minty aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green color with a refreshing, mildly sweet and cooling taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a cooling herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other botanicals for a refreshing infusion
• Add to iced summer drinks and cold-brew beverages
• Use in culinary infusions, desserts, and herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and soothe the throat. It is commonly steeped as a light infusion, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice in seasonal cooling teas. Mint is typically added near the end of decoctions because its aromatic compounds are volatile.

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