Gardenia Fruit Tea Zhi Zi 500g Dried Gardenia jasminoides for Herbal Infusion and Culinary Coloring
$7.38 – $13.63Price range: $7.38 through $13.63
Description
Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoides. These whole dried fruits are naturally sun-dried and commonly used for herbal tea, decoctions, and as a traditional natural coloring agent in cooking such as braised dishes. In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is considered bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Suitable for adult herbal use and culinary applications.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Gardenia Fruit from Gardenia jasminoides
- Known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), a classic heat-clearing herb
- Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
- Traditionally used to lend golden-yellow color to braised meats and dishes
- 500g pack suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-orange to yellowish-brown fruits with a hard, wrinkled surface and a faint herbal aroma. When brewed or simmered, the liquid typically takes on a bright golden-yellow hue with a mildly bitter taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 栀子 |
| Pinyin | Zhi Zi |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Steeped as a single-herbal tea or blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
- Simmered in decoctions according to traditional formulas
- Added to braised meats and stews as a natural coloring ingredient
- Used in seasonal herbal soups and congee


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Zhi Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability, and it is often included in classic formulas alongside herbs such as Dan Dou Chi or Huang Qin. In folk and culinary tradition, the fruits are simmered with meats or added to marinades to impart a natural golden color. It is also enjoyed as a simple infusion during warm seasons.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of whole dried Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi, 栀子) from Gardenia jasminoides, sold as an edible botanical.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is also a well-known natural coloring agent in cooking.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The fruits can be steeped as tea, simmered in decoctions, or cooked with braised dishes to lend a golden-yellow color.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Fujian optional 500g, Fujian unified packaging 500g, Jiangxi optional 500g, Jiangxi unified packaging 500g, Particles 500g, Gardenia powder 500g |
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