Dried Longan Fruit 900g Gift Box Ready to Eat Gui Yuan Rou for Tea and Soup

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), from Dimocarpus longan, is the dried aril of the longan fruit. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart and Spleen channels. This ready-to-eat dried fruit is commonly used in teas, soups, and congee. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried longan aril from Dimocarpus longan, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉)
• Ready-to-eat form suitable for direct snacking or brewing
• Sweet warm nature traditionally linked to the Heart and Spleen channels
• 900g gift box packaging ideal for personal use or gifting
• Commonly added to teas, soups, and sweet congee

Quality & Sensory

Dried longan aril is typically amber to dark brown with a translucent, slightly sticky texture. It has a mild sweet aroma and a honey-like sweetness when brewed or cooked. Quality pieces are plump and free of visible mold or off odors.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a sweet herbal tea
• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked into sweet congee
• Eaten directly as a snack
• Used in seasonal sweet dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Yuan Rou is traditionally used to support the Heart and Spleen, and is often paired with red dates, goji berries, or angelica in decoctions and congee. It is commonly simmered in soups or steeped in hot water as a daily tonic tea, especially in cooler seasons.

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