Ningxia Goji Berries Gouqizi 500g Large Plump Dried Lycium Barbarum Herbal Tea

Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These sun-dried whole red berries are a classic Chinese herbal food traditionally valued for daily wellness. In TCM theory, goji berries are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Enjoy them steeped as tea, added to soups and congee, or eaten as a snack.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried whole goji berries from Ningxia, a region traditionally prized for goji cultivation
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum, the standard species used in Chinese herbal practice
• Large plump berries with rich red color, selected for consistent quality
• In TCM theory, sweet and neutral, traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, baking, or everyday snacking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red with a plump, slightly chewy texture and mild sweet aroma. Brewed or simmered, the berries yield a light amber infusion with a naturally sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water alone or with chrysanthemum for a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews during the final minutes of cooking
• Stir into congee or porridge for a traditional breakfast
• Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods
• Eat a small handful directly as a snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, goji berries are traditionally used in tonifying formulas and daily food therapy, often paired with chrysanthemum in tea, with red dates and longan in soups, or with black sesame and walnut in congee. They are a common ingredient in autumn and winter nourishing dishes and are traditionally associated with supporting vitality and eye comfort.

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