Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 250g Small Yellow Ginger from Yunnan for Tea and Cooking

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), cut from Zingiber officinale rhizome, the small yellow ginger variety grown in Qujing, Yunnan. In TCM theory, dried ginger is considered warm in nature and pungent in flavor, traditionally associated with warming the middle burner. These low-temperature dried slices are a versatile pantry herb for teas, decoctions, and everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried ginger slices made from small yellow ginger
• Sourced from Qujing, Yunnan, a recognized ginger-growing region
• Low-temperature drying helps retain natural pungency and aroma
• In TCM, Gan Jiang is traditionally valued for its warming character
• 250g pack suited for daily tea, soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale to golden yellow with a firm, fibrous texture and a sharp, spicy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a warm, pungent, slightly sweet ginger taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a warming ginger tea
• Add to soups, stews, and braised dishes for depth of flavor
• Use in congee or porridge with other warming ingredients
• Combine with brown sugar or red dates in seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Gan Jiang is a classic warming herb often simmered alone or paired with ingredients such as licorice, red dates, or brown sugar. It is a common ingredient in winter soups, decoctions, and ginger teas, and is traditionally associated with supporting internal warmth during cold seasons.

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