Dried Kumquat Slices Jin Ju Gan Loose Fruit Tea 500g Natural Sun Dried

Dried Kumquat Slices, known in TCM as Jin Ju Gan (金桔干), are naturally sun-dried slices of the kumquat fruit, Citrus japonica (金橘). Traditionally associated with soothing the throat and supporting comfortable digestion in TCM practice, these golden slices retain a naturally sweet-tart flavor. Enjoy them brewed as a fruit tea, added to blends, or used in culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried kumquat fruit slices with peel and pulp intact
• Botanical source Citrus japonica, traditionally called Jin Ju Gan in TCM
• Naturally sun-dried with no added flavoring
• Golden slices with a sweet-tart citrus aroma and taste
• Versatile for fruit tea, herbal blends, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically golden to amber-orange with a slightly wrinkled, leathery texture and a bright citrus aroma. When brewed, they typically yield a light golden infusion with a naturally sweet-tart, mildly zesty kumquat taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew alone as a warm kumquat fruit tea
• Combine with chrysanthemum or rock sugar for a traditional citrus infusion
• Add to blended fruit teas and cold brews
• Use in desserts, syrups, and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, kumquat is associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, and the dried fruit has long been simmered with rock sugar as a home-style throat-soothing drink. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, hawthorn, or aged tangerine peel in daily teas and enjoyed during dry or cold seasons.

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