Red Dragon Fruit Slices (Hylocereus polyrhizus) — Dried Fruit Tea, Cold-Brew & Loose Leaf

Red Dragon Fruit Slices (Hylocereus polyrhizus) are the dried fruit pieces of the red-fleshed pitaya, known in Chinese as Huǒ Lóng Guǒ (火龙果). Grown in Guangxi and slowly dried at low temperature, these vivid magenta slices are prized as a naturally sweet, refreshing fruit tea ingredient used for cold-brew infusions, hot teas, and everyday fruit blends. Their nature is sweet and slightly cool, making them a gentle, thirst-quenching fruit that harmonizes beautifully with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Red-fleshed dragon fruit slices
• Low-temperature slow-dried
• Naturally sweet fruit tea ingredient
• Suitable for cold-brew and hot infusions
• Loose bulk 500 g pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is slowly dried at low temperature to preserve the deep magenta color, soft leathery texture, and delicate fruity aroma of fresh red dragon fruit. When brewed, the slices release a clear, lightly pink infusion with a mild, naturally sweet flavor and a soft floral-fruity finish, making it pleasant both hot and over ice.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold-brew fruit tea
• Hot fruit tea infusion
• Blended herbal and fruit teas
• Fruit-infused water and pitchers
• Snacking or recipe garnish

Traditional Uses

In everyday Chinese fruit-tea practice, red dragon fruit slices are steeped alone or blended with ingredients like chrysanthemum, rose bud, and honey to make a bright, refreshing daily infusion. They are also added to cold-brew pitchers in summer and combined with other dried fruits for a naturally sweet, caffeine-free drink enjoyed throughout the day.

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