Ci Li Dried Fruit (Rosa roxburghii) — Guizhou Wild-Grown Herbal Tea Fruit, 500g
$5.06 – $9.14Price range: $5.06 through $9.14
Description
Ci Li Dried Fruit (Rosa roxburghii), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Cì Lí (刺梨), is the sun-dried and gently dehydrated fruit of a thorny wild shrub native to the mountains of Guizhou, China. Also called the Roxburgh Rose or Chestnut Rose, Ci Li has long been prized in folk wellness culture as a sour, astringent, and refreshing fruit used to support digestion, quench thirst, and brighten the complexion. Its nature is sweet-sour and slightly cool, making it a light yet invigorating fruit for daily teas and seasonal nourishment.



Key Selling Points
- Wild-grown Ci Li fruit from the mountains of Guizhou
- Sun-dried and gently dehydrated to preserve natural sourness
- Traditional food-herb fruit used in daily teas
- Hand-selected, new-crop quality
- 500g value pack for home brewing



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully hand-selected and dried to preserve its golden-yellow to amber color, wrinkled texture, and bright, tart aroma. When steeped in hot water, the fruit softens and releases a vivid, mouth-puckering sourness with a gentle sweetness and a faint floral note, yielding a refreshing infusion that can be enjoyed alone or blended with honey.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ci Li |
| Botanical Name | Rosa roxburghii |
| Origin | Guizhou, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-dried and Dehydrated |



Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea, hot or cold
- Blended with honey or rock sugar
- Added to soups and congee
- Seasonal refreshment in summer
- Fruit-infused beverage base



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ci Li is steeped in hot water as a tart daily tea, often sweetened with honey or rock sugar to balance its sourness. It is also simmered into soups and congee, or combined with ingredients like goji berry and jujube in seasonal tonics. In Guizhou, the fruit has long been gathered from wild shrubs and enjoyed as a refreshing, thirst-quenching infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ci Li?
A: Ci Li is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Rosa roxburghii, also called the Roxburgh Rose or Chestnut Rose. It is a traditional food-herb fruit used in teas and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ci Li?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ci Li is associated with supporting digestion, quenching thirst, and promoting a refreshed feeling. It is often used in daily teas and seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Ci Li fruit?
A: Rinse the fruit and steep it in hot water as a tea, or simmer it with soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your taste preference and recipe.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | New prickly pear 500g, 500g freeze dried prickly pear |
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