Black Goji Berries Hei Gou Qi Dried Whole Fruit Premium Grade Herbal Tea Ingredient Bulk Supply

Black Goji Berries, known in TCM as Hei Gou Qi (黑枸杞), are the dried whole fruits of Lycium ruthenicum. These small dark berries are sold as loose dried botanicals, typically graded premium for size and color. Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory, they are commonly steeped, simmered, or added to culinary preparations. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried black goji berries sold as loose bulk botanicals
• Botanical source Lycium ruthenicum whole fruit
• Known in TCM as Hei Gou Qi 黑枸杞
• Dried processing preserves deep purple-black color and natural berry character
• Suited for steeping decoctions congee and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep purple-black with a slightly glossy surface and small oblong berry shape. The dried fruit has a light herbal aroma and a mildly sweet faintly tart taste when steeped, often releasing violet tones in hot water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a standalone herbal infusion
• Combine with chrysanthemum or red dates in blended teas
• Simmer in soups and tonics toward the end of cooking
• Stir into congee or porridge before serving
• Add to desserts and seasonal culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory black goji berries are traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney and supporting essence. They are commonly steeped alone or with goji chrysanthemum and red dates and added to soups and congee. Because anthocyanin rich color is heat sensitive traditional preparation often uses warm rather than boiling water.

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