Ningxia Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi Dried Wolfberry Fruit for Cooking and Herbal Tea

Dried Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These sun-dried wolfberry fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient used in soups, congee, and daily teas. In TCM theory, goji berries are traditionally associated with a sweet, neutral nature and the liver and kidney channels. Add a small handful to cooking or brewing water as a gentle traditional food herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), Lycium barbarum fruit
• Sourced from Ningxia, a well-known goji berry growing region
• Sun-dried whole berries with no sulfur fumigation
• Naturally sweet flavor suited to soups, congee, and teas
• Sold as loose bulk dried fruit for everyday kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

These dried goji berries are typically bright red to deep orange-red, slightly wrinkled, and soft to the touch. They have a mild sweet aroma and a chewy texture. When brewed or simmered, the berries soften and release a gentle sweet taste that blends well with other mild herbs and foods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups and broths
• Cooked into congee or rice dishes
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Added to stews and seasonal dishes
• Used as a mild culinary garnish

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Gou Qi Zi is traditionally used in long-simmered soups, congee, and herbal decoctions. It is often paired with red dates, longan, or chrysanthemum in daily teas. Traditional formulas sometimes include it in nourishing broths and seasonal foods, where it is valued as a gentle, sweet herb for regular dietary use.

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