Jiao Gu Lan Tea (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) — Fujian Loose Leaf Herbal Tea, 500g

Jiao Gu Lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), also known as Jiaogulan or "Southern Ginseng," is the dried leaf and tender stem of a revered traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Jiao Gu Lan has been prized as a sweet, slightly bitter, and gently cooling herb used to support vitality, clear heat, and nourish yin. Its nature is sweet and slightly bitter, slightly cold, making it a refreshing yet restorative herb for daily tea drinking and seasonal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional sweet-bitter cooling herb
• Dried Jiao Gu Lan leaf and tender stem
• Gynostemma pentaphyllum
• Loose leaf for daily herbal tea
• New-crop, unsweetened, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate leaf texture, and fresh grassy aroma. When brewed, the leaves unfurl and yield a clear, pale golden-green infusion with a gentle sweetness followed by a subtle, pleasant bitterness and a clean, lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Blended with chrysanthemum or goji berry
• Seasonal wellness tea
• Afternoon refreshment
• Bulk tea for frequent brewing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiao Gu Lan is brewed as a daily tea to support vitality and calm the spirit. It is often combined with chrysanthemum, wolfberry, and jujube in seasonal blends, or simmered into light soups and congee. As a standalone tea, it is enjoyed for its refreshing sweet-bitter taste and its traditional reputation as a gentle, nourishing herb.

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