Dried Mint Leaves Bo He 薄荷 Loose Herbal Tea for Cooling Infusions and Daily Brews 500g

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx, offered as loose dried leaves for tea and infusions. In TCM theory, mint is cool in nature and pungent in flavor, traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat. This food-grade bulk herb is typically steeped alone or blended with other botanicals for a refreshing cooling drink.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried mint leaves sold by weight for flexible portioning
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He 薄荷
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and pungent flavor
• Suitable for hot or cold infusions and herbal blending
• Bulk food-grade format for daily tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried leaves show a muted green to gray-green color with a crisp, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically cool, fresh, and menthol-like. Brewed, the infusion typically tastes clean and mildly sweet with a distinct cooling sensation on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a cooling herbal tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other flowers for floral infusions
• Add to iced summer drinks and cold-brew beverages
• Use in culinary applications for a fresh mint note

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bo He is commonly steeped as a light infusion or added to herbal blends during warm seasons. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum or licorice in cooling teas. Folk use also includes adding mint to congee or desserts for its refreshing flavor and cooling character.

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