Black Goji Berries Hei Gou Qi Dried Whole Berries for Tea and Soup 1000g Bag Qinghai Premium Grade

Black Goji Berries, known in TCM as Hei Gou Qi (黑枸杞), are the dried whole fruits of Lycium ruthenicum, a wild-style berry traditionally gathered in Qinghai. In TCM theory they are valued as a nourishing tonic food, often steeped in water where they release a natural purple-blue hue. Enjoyed daily as an infusion, in soups, or sprinkled over foods.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried black goji berries from Qinghai, a region traditionally prized for this berry
• Botanical source Lycium ruthenicum, the fruit used in TCM as Hei Gou Qi
• Naturally sun-dried and rinse-free processed for convenient direct use
• Steeps into a striking purple-blue infusion, a signature trait of black goji
• Versatile for tea, soups, congee, and everyday culinary use in a 1000g resealable-style bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep blackish-purple, plump yet slightly wrinkled berries with a faintly sweet, mildly fruity aroma. When steeped in cool or warm water they typically release a vivid purple to blue color, with a light, subtly sweet and slightly tangy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in warm or cool water for a colorful daily herbal infusion
• Add to soups and broths during the final minutes of cooking
• Stir into congee, porridge, or oatmeal for traditional nourishment
• Sprinkle over yogurt, desserts, or salads as a culinary garnish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, black goji berries are traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys and supporting vitality, similar in spirit to red goji berries. They are most commonly steeped alone or blended with chrysanthemum, red dates, or goji in daily teas, and added to nourishing soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter tonics.

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