Black Goji Berries Hei Gou Qi 100g Dried Wild Berries for Tea and Daily Wellness

Black Goji Berries, known in TCM as Hei Gou Qi (黑枸杞), are the dried ripe fruits of Lycium ruthenicum, a shrub native to the Qaidam Basin region of Qinghai. These large-grade berries are sun-dried and jar-packed as a raw edible botanical. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and supporting eye health. They are commonly steeped in warm water as a daily herbal tea or added to foods.

Key Selling Points

• Large-grade dried black goji berries from the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai
• Botanical source Lycium ruthenicum, the fruit used in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried whole berries with no added sugar, jarred in a 100g pack
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing liver and kidney and supporting the eyes
• Versatile for daily tea, congee, soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep purple-black, plump berries with a slightly glossy surface and a mild, faintly sweet herbal aroma. When steeped in warm water, they typically release a violet-blue hue that shifts with water pH, with a light, subtly sweet and slightly tangy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in warm or cool water for a daily herbal infusion
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Simmer in herbal soups alongside other tonic ingredients
• Sprinkle over yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts for color and flavor

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, black goji berries have long been used as a daily tonic food, often steeped alone or combined with red goji berries, chrysanthemum, or jujube in teas. They are also added to soups and congee, particularly in autumn and winter, when they are traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting vitality.

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