Jerusalem Artichoke Tea Slices (Helianthus tuberosus) — Dried Food-Herb Sunchoke Root, 500g
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Description
Jerusalem Artichoke Tea Slices (Helianthus tuberosus) are the dried, sliced tubers of a traditional food herb known in Chinese food wellness culture as Yǐ Dǎo Guǒ (胰岛果), also widely called Guǐ Zi Jiāng (鬼子姜), Jú Yù (菊芋), or Sunchoke. Long valued as a humble, earth-nourishing root, it has been used in folk kitchens and herbal tea traditions as a gentle, food-herb ingredient for daily brewing and seasonal nourishment. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild, food-friendly botanical that fits easily into everyday tea and culinary routines.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) tuber slices
- Botanical identity: Helianthus tuberosus
- Also known as Sunchoke, Jerusalem Artichoke, Jú Yù
- Sliced and dried for tea brewing and decoction
- 500g bulk loose-pack, sulfur-free dried slices
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale cream to light tan color, firm yet slightly porous texture, and mild, earthy, nut-like aroma. When brewed or simmered, the slices soften and yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, starchy body and a clean, mellow finish that carries no harsh bitterness.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Tuber Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jerusalem Artichoke / Sunchoke (胰岛果) |
| Botanical Name | Helianthus tuberosus |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Shandong, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea brewing
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Blended seasonal tea with other food herbs
- Everyday culinary ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Jerusalem Artichoke slices are brewed as a light daily tea, simmered into soups and congee, and added to seasonal nourishment formulas alongside ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and Chinese yam. As a food-herb, it is placed back into everyday kitchens—steeped alone for a mild, sweet infusion or combined with other gentle botanicals for a warming, earth-toned brew that fits the rhythm of daily life.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Jerusalem Artichoke Tea?
A: It is a dried, sliced food-herb tuber of Helianthus tuberosus, known in Chinese as 胰岛果 (Yǐ Dǎo Guǒ) or 菊芋 (Jú Yù). It is traditionally brewed as a mild, sweet tea or used as a soup and congee ingredient.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of this herb?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jerusalem Artichoke is regarded as a gentle, earth-nourishing food herb associated with supporting digestion and daily balance. It is used as a food ingredient rather than a medicine.
Q: How do I brew or use the dried slices?
A: Rinse a small handful of slices, then steep in hot water for a mild tea, or simmer them with soup, congee, or other food-herb ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 20 cm |
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