Dried Goji Berries Ningxia Gou Qi Zi Ready to Use Large Grade 500g for Tea

Dried Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These sun-dried red berries from Ningxia are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient used in daily teas, soups, and congee. In TCM theory, goji berries are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver and Kidney channels. Enjoy them steeped in hot water, added to cooked dishes, or eaten as a mild herbal snack.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), the dried ripe fruit of Lycium barbarum
• Sourced from Ningxia, a well-known traditional growing region for red goji berries
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural red color and mild sweet taste
• Large-grade berries offered as a ready-to-use dried fruit for teas and cooking
• Convenient pre-packaged 500g supply for regular daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

These dried goji berries are typically bright red to deep red with a slightly wrinkled surface and a soft, chewy texture. They have a mild, sweet, faintly fruity aroma. When steeped or cooked, they soften and release a gentle sweet taste that blends well with other mild herbs and foods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Added to soups and broths during cooking
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Used as a mild sweet ingredient in herbal decoctions
• Eaten directly as a dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Gou Qi Zi is traditionally used in long-simmered decoctions, soups, and congee, often paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, jujube, or Chinese yam. It is commonly added to daily teas and seasonal nourishing dishes. Traditional texts associate it with the Liver and Kidney channels and describe it as sweet and neutral in nature.

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