Ningxia Red Goji Berries Gouqizi Large Granule Jar 170g Dried Lycium barbarum for Tea and Soup

Ningxia Red Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These first-harvest dried berries are plump whole fruits sold in a sealed 170g jar, produced by simple drying without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory goji berries are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. They are a familiar pantry botanical for daily teas, soups, and congee, and are sold as a food product rather than a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• First-harvest Ningxia goji berries selected for large, plump granules
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum, dried whole fruit sold as a food product
• Dried without sulfur fumigation for a clean natural berry
• Convenient 170g jar suited to daily tea, soup, and congee use
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a sweet neutral tonic food herb

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red with a slightly wrinkled, supple texture and a mild fruity aroma. Brewed or simmered, the berries typically yield a lightly sweet, faintly tangy taste, and rehydrated berries become soft and chewy.

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 naturally sweet touch
• Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods as a culinary ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice goji berries are traditionally used in nourishing decoctions and soups, often paired with chrysanthemum in tea or with dang gui, red dates, and longan in tonic broths. They are a common ingredient in congee and seasonal wellness recipes, and many households keep them on hand for daily steeping through autumn and winter.

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