Dried Red Date Slices Hong Zao 250g Jar Seedless Jujube Rings for Tea and Cooking

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, are seedless jujube rings cut from whole fruit and gently low-temperature dried. In TCM theory red dates are traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood and are a sweet, warming food herb commonly used in teas, soups, and congee. Enjoy as a daily herbal ingredient in the kitchen.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless jujube rings cut from whole red dates for convenient use
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba fruit, known in TCM as Hong Zao
• Low-temperature drying helps retain natural sweetness and aroma
• Traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood in TCM practice
• Ready for brewing tea, simmering soups, congee, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

These jujube rings typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a chewy yet crisp dried texture and a naturally sweet, fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a mellow, sweet infusion with a soft date flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and tonics with other ingredients
• Add to congee or porridge for gentle sweetness
• Use in baking, desserts, and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, red dates are traditionally used in qi- and blood-nourishing formulas and are a common kitchen herb for daily wellness. They are frequently paired with goji berries, longan, ginger, or angelica root in teas and decoctions, and added to soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter.

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