Red Goji Berries Gouqizi Dried Wolfberry Fruit 500g for Tea Soup and Daily Herbal Use

Red Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), are the dried ripe fruits of Lycium barbarum. These whole dried berries are sourced from Ningxia, a region traditionally prized for goji cultivation, and are simply heat dried without further processing. In TCM theory goji is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Enjoy them steeped in water, simmered in soups, or eaten as a snack.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried red goji berries sold as a 500g pack of edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source is Lycium barbarum, the classic TCM herb Gou Qi Zi
• Sourced from Ningxia, a region long associated with premium goji berries
• Heat dried whole fruit with no added ingredients or organic certification claims
• Traditionally used in teas, soups, congee, and everyday herbal tonics

Quality & Sensory

These dried berries typically show a deep red to orange-red color with a slightly wrinkled, plump texture. They carry a mild, sweet, faintly herbal aroma, and when steeped or simmered they release a gentle sweetness with a soft, slightly chewy bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews during the final simmering stage
• Stir into congee or porridge for a traditional breakfast
• Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods as a culinary ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, goji berries are a familiar daily tonic food, often steeped alone or with chrysanthemum and red dates in herbal teas. They are commonly added to chicken and pork soups, eight treasure congee, and slow cooked tonics, especially in autumn and winter. Folk tradition also pairs them with longan and jujube in warming drinks.

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