H-CN-071
Lotus Leaf Tea
荷叶茶
Dried leaf tisane, from Hubei, China.
Herbal tisanes
Lotus Leaf Tea is strongest on vegetal, bitterness and smoothness. Typical tasting words: cut hay, herbaceous, steamed greens, mineral. Lotus leaves have been utilised across China for centuries, valued in culinary wrappers and traditional herbal decoctions. Frequently drunk in southern and central China during hot summer months as a refreshing, cooling beverage.
Also known as he ye cha and lotus leaf tisane.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Hubei, China
- Plant
- Nelumbo nucifera folium
- Harvest
- summer
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- budget
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then washing, then cutting, then sun drying.
Caffeine
Lotus Leaf Tea is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2.5 g | 90 to 100 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 6 to 12 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- hot_weather
- after_meal
- relaxing
Pairs with dim_sum and salads. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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