The leaves are whole and dried, retaining their natural leaf shape. The color is bright green to olive-green with some darker edges. The leaves are flat and crinkled with visible veining. The aroma is crisp and intensely minty, immediately invigorating. The size varies from small to medium with mostly intact leaves.

The infusion brews a pale yellow-green liquor. The first sip delivers immediate cooling mint intensity that fills the mouth and nose. Fresh grass notes provide an herbal base beneath the dominant mint. Sweet herbal undertones emerge as the cup cools. The texture is light and clean with refreshing astringency. The finish maintains cooling mint with lingering sweetness.

From Shangqiu City in Henan Province, this uses traditional drying methods to preserve mint oils and cooling properties. The whole leaf format maintains essential oil concentration. Good for those seeking pure mint infusions for refreshment or digestive purposes, particularly served iced.