Dried Ginger Shreds Gan Jiang Si 70g x 2 Jars Shredded Zingiber officinale Rhizome for Ginger Tea and Cooking

Dried Ginger Shreds, known in TCM as Gan Jiang Si (干姜絲), cut from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. These pale golden shreds offer the warm, pungent character of dried ginger, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for warming the middle. In TCM theory, dried ginger is considered hot in nature and pungent in flavor. Commonly simmered as tea or added to dishes; not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Shredded dried ginger rhizome cut for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Zingiber officinale, a classic TCM warming herb
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting digestion
• Two sealed 70g jars, 140g total, bag-packed for freshness
• Pairs well with brown sugar, tangerine peel, or licorice in herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light golden shreds with a fibrous, dry texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically delivers a warm, spicy, slightly sweet heat with a lingering bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with brown sugar for a classic warming ginger tea
• Steep with tangerine peel or licorice for a blended herbal infusion
• Add to congee, soups, or braised dishes for gentle warmth
• Use in seasonal winter drinks and kitchen cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dried ginger is traditionally used to warm the middle burner and dispel internal cold, and it is a familiar ingredient in household ginger teas, especially in cold seasons. It is commonly simmered with brown sugar, red dates, or tangerine peel, and may also be added to congee or savory dishes. Traditionally associated with supporting comfortable digestion during chilly weather.

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