Shou Shou Guo Slices 500g Dried Garcinia Fruit Herbal Tea Slices for Daily Infusions

Shou Shou Guo Slices (瘦瘦果), cut from dried garcinia fruit, are a traditional Chinese herbal tea ingredient. In TCM practice, this fruit is traditionally associated with light, refreshing daily infusions and is often paired with hawthorn, cassia seed, or chrysanthemum. The slices are simply cut and dried with no added ingredients. Steep in hot water as a mild herbal tea, or combine with other botanicals for a traditional fruit infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Dried garcinia fruit slices known in Chinese herbal tradition as Shou Shou Guo (瘦瘦果)
• Cut and dried fruit pieces suitable for herbal tea infusions and decoctions
• Traditionally paired with hawthorn, cassia seed, or chrysanthemum in folk herbal blends
• Simple processing with no added ingredients, reflecting the natural character of the fruit
• 500g bulk pack suited to regular home tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, dry texture and a mild, slightly tangy aroma. When steeped, they typically yield a light amber infusion with a gently sour, fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal tea with hot water
• Combine with hawthorn or chrysanthemum for a traditional fruit infusion
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness tea blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, garcinia fruit slices are commonly steeped alone or blended with hawthorn, cassia seed, or chrysanthemum to make a light daily infusion. The fruit is traditionally associated with refreshing, mildly sour teas enjoyed after meals or during warmer seasons. Preparation is simple: place a few slices in hot water and steep until the infusion turns pale amber.

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