Dried Fig Tea Wu Hua Guo Ficus carica Unsweetened Whole Dried Figs 500g for Herbal Infusions and Culinary Use

Dried Fig Tea, known in TCM as Wu Hua Guo (无花果), from Ficus carica, made from mature figs grown in Xinjiang and dried without added sugar. In TCM theory, fig is traditionally associated with a sweet flavor and neutral nature and is valued in everyday herbal practice. These naturally sweet figs are suitable for brewing tea, simmering in soups, or enjoying as a plain fruit snack.

Key Selling Points

• Xinjiang-grown figs dried without added sugar for a naturally sweet plain flavor
• Known in TCM as Wu Hua Guo (无花果) from Ficus carica
• Generous 500g bulk pack suitable for regular tea brewing and cooking
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal teas, soups, and seasonal fruit preparations
• Versatile dried fruit for infusions, congee, desserts, and snacking

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber-brown with a soft, chewy flesh and delicate seeds. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and brewed fig tea typically tastes naturally sweet with a smooth, honeyed character and no added sugar.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew whole or sliced figs as a naturally sweet herbal fruit tea
• Simmer in soups and slow-cooked broths with other herbs
• Add to congee or porridge for gentle sweetness
• Use in desserts, compotes, and baked dishes
• Enjoy as a plain unsweetened dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Hua Guo is a common household ingredient for daily fruit teas and sweet soups, often paired with ingredients such as lily bulb, snow fungus, or pear in simmered drinks. It is traditionally associated with moistening and gentle nourishing qualities and is frequently used in autumn and winter preparations and family-style dessert soups.

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