Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising
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Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising

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Description

Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) is the dried ripe fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhī Zǐ (栀子). For centuries, Zhi Zi has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing herb used to calm restlessness, cool the blood, and support the smooth flow of Liver qi. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat and harmonizing the body's internal balance. This 80g pouch offers whole small gardenia fruit suitable for brewing, natural food coloring, and culinary braising.

Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising overview
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising overview
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional heat-clearing food herb
  • Whole small gardenia fruit, 80g pouch
  • Gardenia jasminoides, food-herb ingredient
  • Dual use: herbal tea and natural food coloring
  • Sourced from Anhui, China
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising key features
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising key features
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-orange color, firm wrinkled texture, and mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the fruit releases a warm amber infusion with a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste that softens as it steeps. In braising, it lends a rich golden-red hue to broths and meats without overpowering the dish.

Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising quality and texture
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising quality and texture
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Whole Fruit
Common Name Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit)
Botanical Name Gardenia jasminoides
Net Weight 80g
Origin Anhui, China
Shelf Life 12 months
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising specifications
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising specifications
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea and blended infusions
  • Natural food coloring for rice, pastries, and noodles
  • Braising and stewing for color and flavor
  • Traditional soup and congee ingredient
  • Seasonal cooling tea blends
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising in use
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising in use
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi for Herbal Tea, Natural Coloring & Braising in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhi Zi is decocted into teas and soups to clear internal heat and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in summer cooling tea blends, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mint. In culinary traditions, it is used to color rice cakes, noodles, and braised meats, and is simmered in congee for a gentle, bitter-sweet daily tonic.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Zhi Zi?

A: Zhi Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Gardenia Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, cooking, and natural coloring.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zhi Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Zhi Zi is associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and calming restlessness. It is often used in summer teas and soups for daily seasonal balance.

Q: How do I use dried Gardenia Fruit?

A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it in water for tea, or add it to braising liquids and soups for color and flavor. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

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Packaging specifications

Gardenia 80g bag, 500g of large gardenia, 500g of gardenia

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