Lotus Leaf Tea (He Ye Cha) — 140 g

Visible natural veins. Mild earthy-green character. A quiet botanical leaf for simple infusions and tea pairings.

Discover Lotus Leaf Tea (He Ye Cha / 荷叶茶), dried lotus leaves cut into convenient pieces while retaining their naturally visible veins, thin papery texture and muted green-to-olive tones.

Lotus Leaf offers a gentle botanical profile that is mild, vegetal, earthy and gently bitter—quieter than fresh Mint, more earthy than Dandelion Leaf and considerably less bitter than Lotus Seed Hearts.

Each package contains 140 g / 4.94 oz of dried Lotus Leaf, a generous lightweight format for repeated botanical preparations and suitable ingredient pairings.

This product uses the leaf of the lotus plant.

It is not Lotus Seed and not Lotus Seed Heart.

Why You’ll Appreciate It

• Real dried Lotus Leaf — broad visible leaf pieces rather than powder

• Distinctive natural veins — one of the easiest visual characteristics to recognize

• Papery dried-leaf texture — thin, lightweight and naturally irregular

• Mild earthy-green flavour — vegetal, herbal and gently bitter

• Quiet botanical character — ideal for people who prefer understated herbal flavours

• Pairing versatility — explore with Green Tea, Chrysanthemum, Chen Pi, Mint or Hawthorn

• Generous 140 g size — a substantial amount of lightweight dried leaf material

Product at a Glance

• Product: Lotus Leaf Tea

• Chinese name: 荷叶茶

• Pinyin: He Ye Cha

• Ingredient name: He Ye / 荷叶

• Also known as: Dried Lotus Leaf · Lotus Leaf Herbal Tea

• Botanical name: Nelumbo nucifera

• Plant part: Leaf

• Format: Cut dried leaf pieces

• Net weight: 140 g / 4.94 oz

• Appearance: Muted green, olive and earthy leaf pieces with visible natural veins

• Texture: Lightweight · Thin · Papery

• Flavour: Mild · Vegetal · Earthy · Herbal · Gently bitter

• Category: Botanical Leaves / Herbal Infusion

• Best for: Lotus Leaf infusions · Botanical pairings

• Preparation: Follow product-specific serving and preparation directions

• Tea leaves: Contains no Camellia sinensis tea leaves

• Important: Lotus Leaf ≠ Lotus Seed Hearts ≠ Lotus Seeds

Natural dried Lotus Leaf may vary in size, shape, cut, vein visibility and colour from muted green and olive to earthy tan.

What Is Lotus Leaf / He Ye?

Lotus Leaf / He Ye / 荷叶 refers to the leaf of the lotus plant.

The lotus is commonly identified botanically as:

Nelumbo nucifera

The Chinese terminology is:

He Ye / 荷叶 = Lotus Leaf

He Ye Cha / 荷叶茶 = Lotus Leaf Tea

For clear product identification:

Lotus Leaf Tea · Dried Lotus Leaf · He Ye Cha · 荷叶茶 · Nelumbo nucifera

all help identify this leaf-based lotus product.

Taste & Character

Lotus Leaf has a relatively understated botanical profile:

Mild · Vegetal · Earthy · Herbal · Gently Bitter

It is not strongly sweet, floral, cooling or intensely bitter.

Its character is quieter and more earthy-green.

Compared with other botanicals:

Mint → Fresh & cooling
Dandelion Leaf → Greener & leafier
Lotus Seed Hearts → Distinctly bitter
Lotus Leaf → Mild · Earthy · Vegetal

This makes Lotus Leaf particularly suited to someone who prefers subtle botanical flavours rather than highly aromatic or intensely bitter ingredients.

What Does Dried Lotus Leaf Look Like?

Lotus Leaf has a particularly recognizable dried appearance.

Typical pieces may feature:

• Broad irregular cuts

• Clearly visible natural veins

• Muted green-to-olive tones

• Earthy tan areas

• Thin papery surfaces

• Lightweight dried texture

• Natural variation in size and shape

A dried Lotus Leaf does not need to remain bright green.

Muted green, olive and tan colour variation is normal for real dried botanical material.

How to Prepare

Follow the product-specific directions supplied with the product.

1 · Check

Use the serving amount recommended on the product label.

2 · Prepare

Place the dried Lotus Leaf pieces into clean teaware or another suitable vessel.

3 · Add Water

Use fresh drinking water at the temperature specified for the product.

4 · Steep

Prepare for the recommended amount of time.

5 · Pour

Strain if appropriate.

6 · Enjoy

Enjoy the mild, earthy-green and gently herbal character.

Avoid automatically increasing the amount or extending the steeping time, as this may change the flavour and bitterness.

Is Lotus Leaf Tea Actually Tea?

Not technically in the same botanical sense as conventional tea.

Traditional:

Green Tea · White Tea · Oolong · Black Tea · Pu-erh

comes from Camellia sinensis.

Lotus Leaf comes from the lotus plant.

A water-based preparation is therefore more accurately described as a:

Lotus Leaf Herbal Infusion

or:

Lotus Leaf Botanical Infusion

However, Lotus Leaf Tea remains a familiar consumer name and useful search term.

Which Lotus Ingredient Is This?

The lotus plant gives rise to several very different pantry ingredients.

This product is specifically:

LOTUS LEAF / 荷叶

—not the seed and not the seed heart.

Lotus Leaf

Plant part: Leaf
Appearance: Broad green/olive papery pieces
Character: Mild · Earthy · Vegetal · Gently bitter
Primary use: Botanical infusion

Lotus Seed Hearts

Plant part: Inner seed germ
Appearance: Small slender green pieces
Character: Distinctly bitter
Primary use: Botanical preparations

Lotus Seeds

Plant part: Seed
Appearance: Pale edible seeds
Character: Mild seed-like profile
Primary use: Soups · Porridges · Cooking

A simple buying rule:

Lotus Leaf = Botanical Leaf

Lotus Seed Hearts = Bitter Inner Seed Germ

Lotus Seeds = Culinary Seed

Lotus Leaf vs. Lotus Seed Hearts

	Lotus Leaf	Lotus Seed Hearts
Chinese Name	荷叶 / 荷叶茶	莲子心
Plant Part	Leaf	Inner seed germ
Appearance	Broad green leaf pieces	Small slender green pieces
Texture	Thin & papery	Small & compact
Flavour	Mild, earthy, gently bitter	Distinctly bitter
Primary Role	Botanical leaf infusion	Bitter botanical ingredient
Same Product?	No	No

Although both come from the lotus plant, they are completely different ingredient parts.

Lotus Leaf vs. Lotus Seeds

	Lotus Leaf	Lotus Seeds
Plant Part	Leaf	Seed
Format	Cut dried leaves	Pale edible seeds
Appearance	Green / olive / earthy	Pale cream
Primary Role	Herbal infusion	Culinary ingredient
Typical Use	Infusions & pairings	Soups · Porridges · Cooking
Same Product?	No	No

Lotus Seeds belong primarily in the culinary pantry.

Lotus Leaf belongs in the botanical-leaf collection.

Lotus Leaf vs. Dandelion Leaf

Both belong naturally in a Botanical Leaves collection, but their sensory identities differ.

	Lotus Leaf	Dandelion Leaf
Appearance	Broad papery pieces with visible veins	Curled green leaves
Character	Mild, earthy, vegetal	Leafy, green, herbal
Bitterness	Gentle	Gentle
Primary Direction	Quiet earthy-green	Greener leafy character
Same Ingredient?	No	No

A simple flavour distinction:

Lotus Leaf → Quieter & Earthier

Dandelion Leaf → Greener & Leafier

Best Tea & Botanical Pairings

Lotus Leaf + Green Tea

Earthy botanical leaf + fresh conventional tea

The two share a leafy direction while remaining botanically different.

Lotus Leaf + Chrysanthemum

Earthy-green leaf + floral aroma

Chrysanthemum adds a softer floral contrast.

Lotus Leaf + Chen Pi

Mild botanical leaf + aromatic dried citrus

Chen Pi adds deeper citrus-peel character.

Lotus Leaf + Mint

Earthy leaf + fresh cooling finish

Mint provides a brighter aromatic contrast.

Lotus Leaf + Hawthorn

Mild leafy base + brighter fruit character

Hawthorn introduces lively fruit tartness alongside Lotus Leaf's quieter profile.

Follow preparation guidance appropriate to every ingredient being combined.

A Quiet Addition to the Botanical Leaves Collection

Lotus Leaf fits naturally alongside:

Dandelion Leaf · Mint · Chrysanthemum · Green Tea · Other Botanical Leaves

Within a flavour-driven botanical pantry:

Mint → Fresh · Cooling · Aromatic
Dandelion Leaf → Green · Leafy · Gently bitter
Lotus Leaf → Mild · Earthy · Vegetal · Quiet

Within the lotus family:

Lotus Leaf → Broad papery leaf · Herbal infusion
Lotus Seed Hearts → Small green germ · Distinctly bitter
Lotus Seeds → Pale edible seed · Culinary

This gives Lotus Leaf a clear role as the quiet earthy-green leaf choice for traditional botanical infusions.

Storage & Care

Keep the package securely closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive humidity, direct sunlight, heat and strong odours.

Use clean, dry utensils when handling the leaves.

Refer to the product packaging for best-before information and any additional storage or preparation directions.

Product Guidance

Lotus Leaf Tea is a botanical leaf ingredient rather than conventional tea from Camellia sinensis.

Always:

• Follow the serving amount provided on the product label

• Follow product-specific preparation directions

• Follow warnings and usage information printed on the packaging

• Avoid automatically applying Green Tea brewing parameters

• Do not treat Lotus Leaf, Lotus Seed Hearts and Lotus Seeds as interchangeable

• Follow appropriate preparation guidance when combining Lotus Leaf with other ingredients

If you take medication, have a medical condition, have allergies or dietary concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether Lotus Leaf is appropriate for you, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lotus Leaf Tea?

Lotus Leaf Tea is a botanical infusion ingredient made from dried Lotus Leaves, known in Chinese as He Ye Cha / 荷叶茶.

What is He Ye?

He Ye / 荷叶 means Lotus Leaf.

What does He Ye Cha mean?

He Ye / 荷叶 means Lotus Leaf and Cha / 茶 means Tea.

Together, He Ye Cha / 荷叶茶 means Lotus Leaf Tea.

How much is included?

Each package contains 140 g / 4.94 oz of dried Lotus Leaf.

What is the botanical name of lotus?

The lotus plant is commonly identified as Nelumbo nucifera.

What does Lotus Leaf Tea taste like?

It generally has a mild, vegetal, earthy, herbal and gently bitter character.

Is Lotus Leaf bitter?

Yes, gently.

Its bitterness is much more understated than Lotus Seed Hearts or Bitter Melon.

What do dried Lotus Leaves look like?

They typically have muted green-to-olive tones, thin papery surfaces, visible natural veins and broad irregular cuts.

Why does Lotus Leaf vary in colour?

Natural dried leaves vary in colour, shape and size.

Muted green, olive-green and tan areas can all occur naturally.

Is Lotus Leaf Tea real tea?

Not technically.

Lotus Leaf is not Camellia sinensis. It is more accurately classified as a herbal or botanical infusion.

Can Lotus Leaf be brewed like Green Tea?

Do not automatically apply Green Tea preparation parameters.

Follow the serving amount, water temperature and preparation time specified for the Lotus Leaf product.

Is Lotus Leaf the same as Lotus Seed Hearts?

No.

Lotus Leaf is the plant's leaf, while Lotus Seed Hearts / 莲子心 are the small green germs inside lotus seeds.

Is Lotus Leaf the same as Lotus Seed?

No.

Lotus Seeds are edible seeds primarily used in culinary preparations. This product consists of dried Lotus Leaf.

Which lotus ingredient should I choose?

Choose Lotus Leaf for:

Mild · Earthy · Leafy Botanical Infusion

Choose Lotus Seed Hearts for:

Distinctly Bitter Botanical Character

Choose Lotus Seeds for:

Soups · Porridges · Culinary Preparations

Is Lotus Leaf the same as Dandelion Leaf?

No.

Lotus Leaf is milder and earthier, while Dandelion Leaf has a greener, leafier character.

Can Lotus Leaf be paired with Green Tea?

Yes, in an appropriate preparation. Green Tea provides a fresher tea foundation alongside Lotus Leaf's mild earthy-green character.

Can Lotus Leaf be paired with Chrysanthemum or Chen Pi?

Yes.

Chrysanthemum adds floral aroma, while Chen Pi contributes deeper dried-citrus character.

Can Lotus Leaf be paired with Mint or Hawthorn?

Yes, in suitable preparations.

Mint adds a fresh cooling contrast, while Hawthorn adds brighter fruit character.

Who is Lotus Leaf Tea best for?

It is especially suited to herbal-infusion enthusiasts, lotus-ingredient explorers and people who prefer mild, earthy-green botanical flavours or want to compare different parts of the lotus plant.

A Quiet Lotus Leaf Ritual

Visible natural veins. Muted botanical greens. A mild, earthy herbal character.

Explore Lotus Leaf on its own according to the product directions, or pair it with Green Tea, Chrysanthemum, Chen Pi, Mint or Hawthorn in an appropriate preparation.

Add Lotus Leaf Tea (He Ye Cha) — 140 g to your botanical pantry and discover the quieter, earthier side of traditional leaf infusions.

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