Dried Mint Leaves 500g Bo He Ye Chinese Herbal Tea Fresh Crop Culinary and Tea Use

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He Ye (薄荷叶), from Mentha species. This 500g pack of sun-dried mint leaf is a food-grade agricultural product from Anhui, China. In TCM theory, mint is cooling in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the Lung and Liver channels. It is commonly used as a refreshing herbal tea or culinary herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Bo He Ye (薄荷叶), the dried leaf of Mentha species
• 500g value pack of whole dried mint leaves from Anhui, China
• Food-grade agricultural product with no organic certification claimed
• Dried processing preserves the leaf's natural aroma and texture
• Suitable for brewing as tea or adding to soups and dishes

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically green to grayish-green with a light, brittle texture. They carry a strong, fresh, cooling mint aroma. When brewed, the tea is typically pale green-yellow with a crisp, refreshing, slightly sweet mint taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a refreshing herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee for a cooling note
• Use as a culinary herb in salads or drinks
• Combine with other herbs in a traditional decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bo He Ye is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and clear the head and eyes. It is often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Lian Qiao in decoctions. Folk practice includes brewing it as a daily tea or adding it to summer soups and congee for a cooling effect.

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