May 8, 2026
Premium Herbs Egypt supplies bulk dried Melissa, also known as Lemon Balm, for importers, herbal tea brands, food manufacturers, ingredient distributors, spice blenders, repackers, and private label companies worldwide.
Our dried Melissa is prepared from the leaves of Melissa officinalis L., a well-known aromatic herb valued for its pleasant lemon-like aroma, soft herbal flavor, and suitability for tea blends, infusions, dry mixes, and natural ingredient applications. We offer Melissa in multiple export-ready forms, including whole leaves, crushed leaves, and powder, according to buyer specifications and destination market requirements.
Available forms: Melissa Leaves | Crushed Melissa | Melissa Powder
Product Overview: Dried Melissa / Lemon Balm for Importers
- Product name: Dried Melissa / Lemon Balm
- Botanical name: Melissa officinalis L.
- Common names: Melissa, Lemon Balm, Balm Leaf, Melissae Folium
- Plant part: Leaves
- Category: Dried Herbal Ingredient
- Origin: Egypt
- Forms available: Leaves, Crushed, Powder
- Target buyers: Importers, wholesalers, herbal tea brands, food manufacturers, blenders, repackers, private label brands
- Main uses: Herbal tea, infusions, botanical blends, food applications, beverage blends, dry mixes, and herbal product manufacturing
Melissa is widely used in herbal products because of its mild lemon aroma, natural herbal character, and compatibility with other herbs such as peppermint, chamomile, lemongrass, fennel, and anise.
Why Importers Choose Our Egyptian Dried Melissa
Premium Herbs Egypt prepares dried Melissa for B2B buyers who need consistent quality, reliable processing, and export-ready supply.
Key buyer advantages include:
- Multiple product forms: leaves, crushed Melissa, and Melissa powder.
- Export-focused preparation: cleaned, sorted, dried, processed, and packed for international buyers.
- Aromatic profile: selected lots with a fresh herbal and lemon-like aroma.
- Flexible specifications: particle size, cut size, powder mesh, and packaging can be discussed according to buyer needs.
- Suitable for blending: ideal for herbal teas, infusion blends, dry mixes, and botanical formulations.
- Documentation support: COA, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, and additional reports upon request.
- Bulk and private label options: suitable for importers, repackers, distributors, and brand owners.
Available Forms: Melissa Leaves vs Crushed vs Powder
1. Dried Melissa Leaves
Dried Melissa leaves are suitable for buyers who need a natural leaf appearance, visible herbal texture, and premium presentation in loose tea blends, retail packs, and repacking operations.
Best for:
- loose herbal tea
- premium infusion blends
- botanical tea mixtures
- repackers and retail herb brands
- visible ingredient applications
- natural food and beverage formulations
Importer benefit: Melissa leaves give the product a more natural and premium appearance, especially for brands selling loose herbal tea or visible botanical blends.
2. Crushed Melissa / Crushed Lemon Balm
Crushed Melissa is prepared for buyers who need smaller leaf particles for blending, tea bag filling, industrial packing, and dry mix production. It offers better dosing and blending performance than whole leaves while keeping a natural herbal texture.
Best for:
- tea bag production
- herbal tea blends
- dry botanical mixes
- functional beverage blends
- spice and herb blending
- industrial filling lines
Importer benefit: crushed Melissa is easier to blend, dose, and pack, especially for tea bag manufacturers and factories using automated filling systems.
3. Melissa Powder / Lemon Balm Powder
Melissa powder is suitable for applications that require fine texture, uniform distribution, and easier mixing in recipes or industrial production.
Best for:
- powdered herbal blends
- dry beverage mixes
- food manufacturing
- capsules or herbal formulations, subject to buyer specification
- seasoning and dry mix applications
- private label botanical products
Importer benefit: powder form provides consistent distribution in blends, better dosing control, and smoother integration into dry formulations.
Mesh size and particle size can be customized or discussed according to buyer requirements and production feasibility.
Quality Specifications: Importer-Focused Parameters
Premium Herbs Egypt can prepare dried Melissa according to buyer specifications, destination market requirements, and agreed quality limits. Final parameters are confirmed before order approval.
Typical quality parameters may include:
| Parameter | Typical Buyer Focus |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Controlled drying for better storage stability |
| Color | Natural green to greenish herbal appearance |
| Aroma | Fresh herbal, mild lemon-like aroma |
| Taste | Mild herbal flavor with citrus-like notes |
| Foreign matter | Controlled through cleaning and sorting |
| Stems | Limited according to buyer specification |
| Particle size | Leaves, crushed cut, or powder mesh as required |
| Microbiology | Tested according to buyer or destination limits |
| Pesticide residues | Available upon request |
| Heavy metals | Available upon request |
| Essential oil / sensory profile | Can be discussed for aroma-sensitive buyers |
For every order, specifications should be agreed in advance based on the required form, destination country, and final application.
Processing & Quality Control
Our dried Melissa is prepared through controlled processing steps to preserve aroma, appearance, and product cleanliness.
Typical processing steps may include:
- Harvesting suitable Melissa leaves
- Controlled drying
- Cleaning and foreign matter removal
- Sorting and visual inspection
- Cutting or crushing according to buyer requirements
- Milling into powder if required
- Sieving for particle size control
- Metal detection or additional controls when requested
- Export packing
- Lot identification and document preparation
Processing can be adjusted according to the required final form: leaves, crushed, or powder.
Export Packaging Options
We offer flexible packaging options for bulk importers, distributors, and private label buyers.
Available packaging options may include:
- bulk kraft bags
- PP bags
- cartons
- food-grade inner PE liner
- vacuum or protective packing upon request
- palletized export shipments
- customized labels
- private label or contract packing for qualified orders
Packaging type, net weight, labeling, and palletization are confirmed according to buyer requirements and shipment conditions.
Export Documents Available
Premium Herbs Egypt can support international Melissa shipments with the documentation commonly required by importers and customs authorities.
Common documents include:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis — COA
- Product Data Sheet
- MSDS, upon request
- Microbiology report, upon request
- Pesticide residue analysis, upon request
- Heavy metals report, upon request
- Third-party inspection, upon request
Required documents depend on the destination country, buyer specification, and final contract terms.
Applications of Dried Melissa / Lemon Balm
Dried Melissa is used across several B2B applications, especially where a mild herbal flavor and lemon-like aroma are required.
Common applications include:
- herbal tea and infusion blends
- tea bag production
- loose leaf tea products
- botanical beverage blends
- dry herbal mixes
- food flavoring applications
- natural ingredient formulations
- wellness and herbal product lines
- repacking and private label products
- bulk distribution for herb and spice importers
Melissa can also be blended with herbs such as peppermint, chamomile, lemongrass, fennel, anise, rose, hibiscus, and sage depending on the target product profile.
Storage & Shelf Life Guidance
To maintain dried Melissa quality, aroma, and appearance, the product should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from moisture, direct sunlight, strong odors, and contamination sources.
Recommended handling:
- Store in clean, dry warehouses.
- Keep bags closed after opening.
- Avoid exposure to humidity and heat.
- Keep away from strong-smelling materials.
- Use food-grade storage areas.
- Follow FIFO inventory rotation.
Shelf life depends on packaging, storage conditions, moisture level, and buyer requirements.
How to Request a Quote
To receive an accurate quotation for dried Melissa, please send the following details:
- Required form: leaves, crushed, or powder
- Required quantity
- Destination country or port
- Required packaging type
- Target specification, if available
- Required particle size or powder mesh
- Required documents
- Microbiology or pesticide limits, if required
- Preferred shipment date
- Annual volume estimate, if available
Our team will review your requirements and provide availability, packing options, specifications, and export quotation.
FAQ: Dried Melissa / Lemon Balm Supplier from Egypt
1. What is Melissa?
Melissa, also known as Lemon Balm, is the leaf of the plant Melissa officinalis L. It is an aromatic herb commonly used in herbal teas, infusions, botanical blends, and dry herbal products.
2. Is Melissa the same as Lemon Balm?
Yes. Melissa is commonly known in international trade as Lemon Balm. For SEO and export buyers, it is better to use both names: Melissa / Lemon Balm.
3. What forms of dried Melissa do you supply?
We supply dried Melissa leaves, crushed Melissa, and Melissa powder for bulk B2B export.
4. Do you export dried Melissa from Egypt?
Yes. Premium Herbs Egypt supplies and exports dried Melissa from Egypt for importers, wholesalers, herbal tea brands, food manufacturers, and ingredient distributors.
5. What is the difference between Melissa leaves and crushed Melissa?
Melissa leaves are best for loose tea, premium blends, and visible ingredient applications. Crushed Melissa is better for tea bags, blending, dosing, and industrial packing lines.
6. What is Melissa powder used for?
Melissa powder is used in powdered herbal blends, dry beverage mixes, food manufacturing, dry mixes, and herbal product formulations where fine texture and uniform distribution are required.
7. Can you customize the particle size?
Yes. Cut size, crushed size, and powder mesh can be discussed according to buyer specifications and production feasibility.
8. Can you provide export documents?
Yes. Available documents may include COA, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, packing list, commercial invoice, and additional testing reports upon request.
9. Can you supply Melissa for tea bag manufacturers?
Yes. Crushed Melissa is suitable for tea bag production, herbal tea blends, and automated filling lines.
10. How can I request a sample or quotation?
Send your required form, quantity, destination, specification, packaging requirements, and required documents. Our export team will reply with availability, quotation, and sample options.
Premium Herbs Egypt — Your Reliable Dried Melissa Supplier from Egypt
Premium Herbs Egypt is a trusted supplier and exporter of dried herbs, spices, seeds, and natural ingredients from Egypt. We support international buyers with dried Melissa leaves, crushed Melissa, and Melissa powder prepared for bulk export, private label, and industrial use.
Contact us today to request a quotation for bulk dried Melissa / Lemon Balm from Egypt.