Freeze-Dried Kumquat Slices (Fortunella margarita) — Cold-Brew Citrus Herb, 160g Bag

Freeze-Dried Kumquat Slices (Fortunella margarita) are the freeze-dried fruit slices of a beloved food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Jú (金桔). Also called Golden Tangerine, Jin Ju has long been prized as a gentle, qi-regulating citrus herb used to refresh the throat, harmonize the stomach, and lift the spirit. Its nature is warm and its flavor is sweet with a bright, slightly tart citrus note, making it a mild yet aromatic herb for daily teas and cold infusions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Freeze-dried to preserve fresh citrus aroma
• Fortunella margarita fruit slices
• Ready for cold brew or hot infusion
• 160g resealable bag, commercial-ready

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is freeze-dried to preserve the golden-yellow color, crisp porous texture, and vivid citrus aroma of fresh kumquat. When cold-brewed or steeped in hot water, the slices soften and release a bright, sweet-tart flavor with a clean, refreshing finish, adding lively citrus character to teas and infusions without bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold-brew citrus tea
• Hot herbal infusion
• Blended tea and fruit tea mixes
• Commercial beverage preparation
• Ready-to-eat snack or garnish

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Ju is brewed into daily teas and fruit infusions to refresh the throat and harmonize the stomach. It is a common ingredient in seasonal tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like honey, chrysanthemum, and dried tangerine peel. As a cold brew, it is steeped alone or blended with other citrus and floral herbs for a bright, mildly sweet infusion.

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