Ningxia Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi First Harvest Large Grade A Dried Whole Fruit 500g Bag for Tea Soup and Cooking

Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These first-harvest large-grade whole dried fruits are sun-dried without added flavoring and sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory goji berries are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in teas, soups, congee, and everyday cooking. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for children and not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• First-harvest large-grade goji berries sourced from Ningxia
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum with whole dried fruit form
• Sun-dried processing with no added flavoring
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a sweet neutral daily tonic fruit
• Versatile for herbal tea soup congee and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red plump berries with a slightly wrinkled surface and chewy texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and brewed or cooked berries yield a naturally sweet lightly tangy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Stir into congee or porridge
• Use in baking desserts and everyday cooking
• Soak and pair with chrysanthemum or red dates in seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice goji berries are a classic daily tonic fruit, traditionally used in nourishing teas, four-ingredient style decoctions, congee, and chicken or pork soups. They are commonly paired with chrysanthemum, red dates, longan, or yam, and enjoyed year-round, especially in autumn and winter tonics.

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