Qinghai Black Goji Berries Hei Gou Qi Dried Large-Grade Berries 110g Bottle for Tea and Daily Wellness

Qinghai Black Goji Berries, known in TCM as Hei Gou Qi (黑枸杞), from Lycium ruthenicum, dried whole fruit. These plump dark berries are a prized traditional botanical from the Qinghai plateau, traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and supporting the eyes in TCM theory. Naturally rich in anthocyanins, they release a vivid purple-blue hue when steeped. Enjoy as a daily tea, in congee, or as a ready-to-eat snack.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Grade A large-fruit black goji berries from Qinghai, harvested 2025
• Botanical source Lycium ruthenicum, dried whole fruit with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish liver and kidney and benefit the eyes
• Naturally rich in anthocyanins, releasing a striking purple-blue color when brewed
• Ready to eat or steep, packed in a convenient 110g bottle

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep purple-black, plump, and slightly wrinkled with a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When steeped in cool or warm water, the berries typically release a vivid purple-blue infusion that shifts toward pink with added acidity, and the softened berries taste mildly sweet and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in warm or cool water for a colorful daily herbal tea
• Add to congee, porridge, or soups near the end of cooking
• Sprinkle over yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies as a ready-to-eat topping
• Enjoy a few berries directly as a light traditional snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, black goji berries are traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney and brightening the eyes, similar to red goji berries. They are most commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum and red dates in daily teas, or added to congee and soups. Because heat-sensitive anthocyanins may degrade at high temperatures, they are traditionally steeped in warm rather than boiling water.

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