Dried Persimmon Leaf Tea Shi Ye 柿子叶 Loose Herbal Leaves 120g Canister

Dried Persimmon Leaf, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿子叶), from Diospyros kaki, the leaf of the persimmon tree. These naturally sun-dried leaves are a classic food-and-medicine botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory the leaf is associated with cooling properties and is commonly prepared as a simple herbal infusion. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried persimmon leaf from Diospyros kaki
• Known in TCM as Shi Ye 柿子叶 a traditional food-grade botanical
• Naturally sun-dried whole leaves with no added processing aids
• Sealed 120g canister keeps leaves dry and easy to portion
• Traditionally prepared as a light herbal tea or infusion

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear olive to brownish green with a dry papery texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light amber-green color with a soft, slightly astringent and vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Blend with other mild botanicals for a daily tisane
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions
• Keep on hand as a pantry herbal ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, persimmon leaf has long been prepared as a home-style infusion, often simmered or steeped alone or combined with other mild herbs. It is traditionally associated with cooling the body and is sometimes enjoyed in warmer seasons as a light daily tea. Folk use also includes adding the leaves to blended herbal drinks alongside chrysanthemum or other common botanicals.

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