Lotus Heart, Ophiopogon & Lophatherum Tea

Why people make this tea

Bad breath or an unpleasant taste in the mouth is not just a social inconvenience — in traditional Chinese medicine, it is regarded as a signal worth paying attention to. Different flavours (bitter, sour, sweet, metallic) point to different patterns of imbalance. The most common type — a bitter, dry mouth, particularly in the morning or after a night of poor sleep — is associated with excess heat in the heart and stomach channels. People who habitually stay up late, eat spicy or fried food frequently, or feel chronically stressed are particularly prone to this. This tea addresses that pattern by combining three cooling, moistening, and heat-clearing ingredients. The key ingredient — the lotus heart (lian xin), the tiny bitter green embryo inside the lotus seed — is specifically valued for its ability to clear heart fire and calm an agitated mind.