Dried Red Dates Slices 500g Da Zao Chinese Jujube Slices for Tea Soup and Congee

Dried Red Date Slices, known in TCM as Da Zao (大枣), from Ziziphus jujuba, the fruit of the Chinese jujube tree. These pitted slices are sun-dried to preserve their naturally sweet flavor and chewy texture. In TCM theory, Da Zao is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with tonifying qi and nourishing blood. Enjoy them in teas, soups, congee, or as a wholesome snack.

Key Selling Points

• Sliced dried Chinese jujube fruit for convenient brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba known in TCM as Da Zao
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural sweetness and aroma
• Traditionally used in TCM to tonify qi and nourish blood
• Versatile for herbal teas soups congee and everyday snacking

Quality & Sensory

These red date slices typically show a deep reddish-brown color with a soft chewy texture. They carry a mild caramel-like aroma and a naturally sweet honeyed taste when brewed or simmered.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and stews with goji berries and other herbs
• Cook into rice congee for a nourishing breakfast
• Enjoy as a wholesome dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Da Zao is traditionally used to tonify middle qi nourish blood and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in decoctions and food therapy often paired with goji berries longan ginger or licorice root. Slices are frequently added to soups congee and seasonal tonics especially during autumn and winter.

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