Dried Sugarcane Pieces Zhu Zhe Gan 500g Peeled Dehydrated Sweet Bamboo Cane for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Sugarcane Pieces, known in TCM as Zhu Zhe Gan (竹蔗干), from Saccharum officinarum, the peeled and sliced stem of sugarcane. In TCM theory sugarcane is considered sweet and cooling, traditionally associated with clearing heat and generating fluids. These dried slices are a convenient pantry staple for herbal teas, soups, and sweet decoctions, offering natural sweetness without added sugar.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled and sliced dried sugarcane stem, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Saccharum officinarum, sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Naturally sweet flavor suited to herbal teas, soups, and sweet soups
• Dehydrated slices store easily and rehydrate quickly during simmering
• Commonly paired with Imperata root and other cooling herbs in Cantonese-style drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a mild sweet, grassy aroma. When simmered, the pieces release a clean, natural sweetness and lend a light golden tone to the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Add to Cantonese-style soups for gentle sweetness
• Combine with Imperata root for traditional bamboo cane and cogon grass drink
• Use in sweet soups and dessert broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Cantonese herbal practice, dried bamboo cane is simmered with Imperata root (茅根) and sometimes carrot or water chestnut to make a cooling household drink, especially in warm seasons. It is also added to soups and sweet broths, where it contributes mild sweetness and is traditionally associated with moistening and fluid generation in TCM theory.

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