Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum) — Qinghai Dried Wolfberry for Tea & Cooking
Price range: $7.65 through $11.25
Description
Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum) is the sun-dried ripe fruit of a treasured food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hēi Gǒu Qǐ (黑枸杞). Grown in the highlands of Qinghai and prized as a deep-hued, anthocyanin-rich wolfberry, it has long been valued as a gentle yin-nourishing and essence-supporting fruit used in daily teas, soups, and congee. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild, food-friendly herb for everyday nourishment.
Key Selling Points
- Highland Qinghai origin, new-crop harvest
- Deep black-purple fruit rich in natural anthocyanins
- Traditional yin- and essence-nourishing food herb
- Sulfur-free, naturally sun-dried fruit
- Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and baking
Quality & Sensory
Each berry is small, plump, and glossy, with a deep black-purple skin and a soft, slightly chewy texture. The dried fruit carries a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When steeped in warm water, the berries slowly release a striking blue-violet hue and a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a soft berry finish; when simmered in soups or congee, they soften and lend a mild sweetness without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Black Goji Berry (Hei Gou Qi) |
| Botanical Name | Lycium ruthenicum |
| Form | Whole Dried Berries |
| Pack Size | 500 g (1 jin) per pack |
| Storage | Cool, dry place; shelf life 24 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea, alone or blended with chrysanthemum or red goji
- Chinese-style soups and broths
- Congee and grain porridge
- Baking, granola, and dessert toppings
- Seasonal tonic and soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, black goji berry is brewed as a daily tea, simmered into soups and congee, and added to longevity tonics alongside red goji, jujube, and lily bulb. It is a common ingredient in highland and seasonal nourishment formulas, where it is valued for supporting the Kidney and Liver, nourishing yin, and brightening the eyes in traditional TCM food-therapy culture. As a tea, it is often steeped alone for its gentle sweetness and striking color, or blended with chrysanthemum and red wolfberry for a light, balanced infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Black Goji Berry?
A: Black Goji Berry is the common English name for the dried ripe fruit of Lycium ruthenicum, known in Chinese as Hei Gou Qi (黑枸杞). It is a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and congee.
Q: How is Black Goji Berry different from red goji berry?
A: Both are wolfberry fruits used as food herbs, but black goji berry is smaller, darker, and naturally rich in anthocyanins, which give it its deep black-purple color and blue-violet infusion. Red goji is larger and sweeter. In traditional food wellness culture, both are used for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Black Goji Berries?
A: Rinse a small handful and steep them in warm water for tea, or add them to soups, congee, and baked goods. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference. As a food herb, they are not a substitute for medicine.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Black wolfberry small capsules 0 5kg piece, Black wolfberry capsules 0 5kg piece, Black wolfberry large capsules 0 5kg piece, Selected cow head fruit and black wolfberry 0 5kg piece |
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