Dried Ginger Shreds Gan Jiang Si Zingiber officinale Rhizome Tea Cut Warming Herbal Infusion 500g Bag

Dried Ginger Shreds, known in TCM as Gan Jiang Si (干姜丝), cut from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. In TCM theory ginger is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and stomach channels. These golden shreds are suited for hot water infusions and are often paired with brown sugar, red dates, and longan in traditional practice. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Cut dried ginger shreds made from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale
• Known in TCM as Gan Jiang Si (干姜丝) with pungent warm properties
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life
• Traditionally paired with brown sugar, red dates, and longan for infusions
• Convenient 500g bag suited for regular home tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The shreds are typically golden yellow to pale tan with a fibrous, slightly chewy texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When steeped in hot water, they typically yield a warm, spicy, and gently sweet infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a warming ginger tea
• Simmer with brown sugar and red dates for a traditional winter drink
• Add to congee or culinary dishes for gentle warmth
• Combine with longan and other herbs in home decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dried ginger has long been valued as a warming herb, traditionally associated with supporting the middle burner and dispelling internal cold. It is commonly simmered into ginger teas with brown sugar, added to red date and longan infusions, or cooked into congee during cold seasons. Folk households often keep dried ginger on hand for daily warming drinks in autumn and winter.

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