Dried Kumquat Slices 500g Freeze Dried Jin Ju Fruit Tea Sugar Free Loose Herbal Tea

Dried Kumquat Slices, known in TCM as Jin Ju (金桔), from the kumquat fruit, typically Fortunella species. These freeze dried slices preserve the bright citrus character of the whole fruit, peel and pulp included. In TCM theory kumquat is traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing chest and throat discomfort. Enjoy as a fruit tea infusion or culinary ingredient; this product is a food item and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole kumquat fruit sliced and freeze dried to retain natural citrus flavor and color
• Known in TCM as Jin Ju (金桔), a traditional fruit tea ingredient
• Sugar free with no added ingredients, just kumquat
• Convenient 500g loose pack suitable for home tea brewing and culinary use
• Cold brew friendly slices that release flavor quickly in hot or cold water

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically golden orange with a light, crisp, airy texture from freeze drying. The aroma is bright and citrusy with a sweet peel note. Brewed, the tea typically tastes tangy and mildly sweet with a gentle bitterness from the peel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Hot or cold brew fruit tea, steeped alone or blended with other herbal teas
• Added to soups or simmered desserts for citrus flavor
• Garnish for beverages and culinary dishes
• Seasonal winter tea paired with honey or rock sugar by personal preference

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, kumquat is traditionally used to regulate qi, resolve phlegm, and support comfortable digestion and throat function. The whole fruit, including the peel, is valued for its aromatic oils. Traditionally it is steeped as a daily fruit tea, simmered in sweet soups, or candied for household remedies, especially in winter and during seasonal changes.

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