Dried Pear Slices 500g Li Gan Handmade Fruit Tea for Brewing and Soup
$7.90
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Description
Dried Pear Slices, known in Chinese as Li Gan (梨干), are prepared from the fruit of Pyrus species, typically Pyrus bretschneideri or related edible pears. These hand-cut slices are gently dried to retain a naturally sweet flavor and soft aroma. In traditional Chinese dietary practice, pear is considered cool in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and soothing the throat. Enjoy steeped in hot water as a fruit tea or simmered in soups and desserts.

Key Selling Points
- Made from whole pears cut into slices and carefully dried
- Botanical source is edible pear fruit, Pyrus species
- Known in Chinese as Li Gan (梨干) with a naturally sweet taste
- In TCM theory pear is cool in nature and sweet in flavor
- Versatile for fruit tea, hot water infusions, and soup simmering
Quality & Sensory
The slices typically show a pale golden to light amber color with a dry, slightly chewy texture. They carry a mild, fruity pear aroma, and when steeped or simmered they release a naturally sweet, mellow taste with a soft finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried fruit slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 梨干 |
| Pinyin | Li Gan |
| Botanical Name | Pyrus species |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet fruit tea
- Simmer in soups with other ingredients for a mellow flavor
- Add to dessert soups or congee for gentle sweetness
- Combine with rock sugar for a traditional home-style drink
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese dietary practice, dried pear slices are commonly simmered in sweet soups and decoctions, often paired with rock sugar, snow fungus, or almonds. They are traditionally associated with moistening dryness and are a popular choice in autumn and winter home cooking, where they are added to family-style fruit teas and nourishing dessert soups.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500 g of dried pear slices, known in Chinese as Li Gan (梨干), made from edible pear fruit and dried for convenient use.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory, pear is considered cool in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and soothing the throat.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Steep the slices in hot water as a fruit tea, or simmer them in soups and dessert broths, often with rock sugar or snow fungus.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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