Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc
Dried Bitter Melon Herbal Tea Bitter Gourd Tra Kho Qua Sliced 100 Gram Momordica Charantia Bitter Apple Bitter Squash Balsam Pear for Antioxidants, Boost Immune System 100gr - The Rike Inc

Dehydrated Bitter Melon Tea, Bitter Gourd Momordica charantia Loose Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea, Kho Qua Dried Bitter Melon Slices for Strong Bitter Hot or Iced Infusions and Simple Home Blends, 100 Gram

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Quick Summary & AI Overview

This listing is 100 g of dehydrated Bitter Melon slices (Momordica charantia, bitter gourd / Khổ Qua), a loose caffeine-free herbal tea. True to its name, it brews a boldly bitter, green, vegetal, earthy cup with a dry finish and only a faint melon-like note. For people who genuinely enjoy strong bitter drinks. This is dried bitter melon for brewing — not sweet melon tea, fresh vegetable, powder, extract, capsules, or a ready drink.

  • Ideal For: Fans of bold bitter botanicals; Asian-pantry and Khổ Qua shoppers; caffeine-free tea shelves.
  • Flavor & Aroma: Intensely bitter, green, vegetal, earthy, dry finish — not sweet or fruity.
  • Key Characteristics: Caffeine-free, dried slices, strong flavor, brew light and short.

Product Specifications

Feature Detail
Botanical Name Momordica charantia
Common Names Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd, Khổ Qua, Mướp Đắng
Plant Family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family)
Form Dehydrated sliced fruit (loose herbal tea)
Net Weight 100 grams
Origin Tradition Asia; a familiar bitter drink in Vietnamese and other Asian kitchens
Flavor Profile Intensely bitter, green, vegetal, earthy, dry finish
Best Used As Strong hot infusion; brewed-then-chilled iced tea; bold blends
Caffeine Naturally caffeine-free
Shelf Life Best within ~12–18 months when stored properly

Honestly Bitter — and Proud of It

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) — bitter gourd, or Khổ Qua in Vietnamese — is named honestly: this is a boldly bitter cup, not a sweet melon tea. Brewed from the dried slices, it gives a pale yellow-green to light amber infusion with an intense, clean, vegetal bitterness — earthy and grassy, closer to a very strong green tea or dark leafy greens than to anything sweet, with only a faint melon note at the finish. It’s exactly the cup that bitter-food lovers seek out.

Plant & Origin

Bitter melon is a climbing vine in the gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family, bearing warty, ridged green fruit widely used across Asian kitchens. The fruit is sliced and dehydrated for a shelf-stable loose tea. This listing is the dried sliced fruit for brewing — not fresh vegetable, powder, extract, capsules, or a ready-to-drink product.

Key Highlights

  • Boldly Bitter: A clean, intense, vegetal bitterness — for those who love it.
  • Caffeine-Free: A strong-tasting cup without caffeine.
  • Khổ Qua Classic: A familiar Vietnamese/Asian pantry drink.
  • Flexible: Plain, iced, or balanced in a blend.

How to Brew

Hot Infusion

  1. Measure: Start with 1–2 teaspoons of dried slices per cup (start light).
  2. Heat Water: About 80–85°C (175–185°F) — not a rolling boil.
  3. Steep: Keep it short, about 2–5 minutes, tasting as you go; over-steeping turns harsh and astringent.
  4. Strain & Serve: Strain promptly. Honey, lemon, or fresh ginger rounds the edges without masking the bitterness.

Iced Tea

  1. Brew a slightly stronger hot infusion, strain, and cool.
  2. Serve over ice; a little citrus or ginger balances the cup.

Culinary Applications & Blend Ideas

  • Plain Bitter Cup: For those who want a clean, strong bitter drink.
  • Aroma Balance: Pair with lemon peel, ginger, mint, lemongrass, pandan, or chrysanthemum.
  • Soften Gently: A small amount of mild green tea rounds it out.
  • Iced: Chilled with citrus for a refreshing bitter tea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sweet like melon?

No — it’s genuinely bitter (bitter melon / bitter gourd). Expect an intense, green, vegetal cup, not a sweet fruit tea.

How do I keep it from being too bitter?

Use less, brew cooler (about 80–85°C) and shorter (2–5 min), and balance with honey, lemon, or ginger. Start light and adjust up.

How much is in this pack?

100 g of dehydrated bitter melon slices.

Is this dried slices or powder?

Dried sliced fruit (Momordica charantia / Khổ Qua). It’s not powder, extract, capsules, fresh vegetable, or a ready drink.

How do I brew it?

Steep 1–2 teaspoons per cup in ~80–85°C water for 2–5 minutes, then strain. Serve hot or iced.

Storage & Quality Assurance

  • Freshness: Dried slices; size, color, cut, and surface vary naturally batch to batch — normal for dehydrated fruit.
  • Storage Instructions: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, steam, sunlight, and strong odors. Use a dry scoop.
  • Package Includes: 100 g of dehydrated Bitter Melon slices (Momordica charantia / Khổ Qua).
Inventory Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026

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