Dried Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi 500g Loose Red Wolfberry for Tea Soup and Daily Wellness

Loose Dried Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These whole dried fruits are naturally sun-dried and sold in bulk for food and herbal use. In TCM theory goji is sweet in flavor and traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney. Enjoy steeped in water, simmered in soups, or added to congee as part of a balanced diet. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried goji berries sold loose in a 500g bulk pack
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum with Chinese name Gou Qi Zi
• Origin Ningxia, a region traditionally prized for goji cultivation
• Naturally sun-dried with no stated processing additives
• Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and everyday culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red, plump and slightly wrinkled with a chewy texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and brewed berries yield a light amber infusion with a soft, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths alongside other ingredients
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice goji berries are traditionally used in tonifying formulas and daily wellness teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, red dates, or longan. They are commonly added to soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter, and are a familiar ingredient in household food-therapy traditions.

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