Dried Red Date Slices Pitted Hong Zao Seedless Jujube Rings for Tea and Cooking 50g Trial Pack

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Hong Zao (红枣), from Ziziphus jujuba. These seedless jujube rings are cut from ripe Chinese red dates and gently dried, offering a convenient way to enjoy a classic TCM food herb. In TCM theory, red dates are traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood and are considered sweet and warm. Commonly steeped in tea, simmered in soups, or added to congee and baked goods.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless jujube rings cut from whole ripe red dates for easy use
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba known in TCM as Hong Zao 红枣
• Traditionally associated in TCM with nourishing qi and blood
• Ready-to-use slices require no pitting or chopping
• Suitable for tea soups congee and everyday culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown rings with a chewy yet crisp dried texture and a sweet caramel-like aroma. When steeped or simmered they typically release a mellow sweet date flavor into teas soups and porridges.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and tonics with goji berries or longan
• Add to congee porridge and desserts
• Use in baking or sprinkle over oatmeal and salads

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice red dates are a staple food herb traditionally used in qi and blood nourishing formulas and daily wellness decoctions. They are commonly paired with goji berries longan ginger or angelica root in soups and teas and are a familiar ingredient in congee and festive dishes especially during autumn and winter.

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