Dried Green Kumquat (Citrus japonica) — Sun-Dried Whole Fruit for Tea & Soup

Dried Green Kumquat (Citrus japonica) is the whole sun-dried fruit of a small, tart citrus prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qīng Jīn Jú (青金桔). Also known as Green Calamondin or Qing Jin Ju, it has long been valued as a sour, aromatic food herb used to awaken the appetite, move qi, and refresh the senses. Its nature is sour, slightly warm, and gently stimulating, making it a bright yet approachable ingredient for teas, soups, and daily infusions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional sour citrus food herb
• Whole sun-dried green kumquat fruit
• Citrus japonica
• Suitable for tea, soup, and beverage infusions
• No added sugar, naturally sun-dried

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep olive-green to amber color, wrinkled yet plump texture, and bright citrus aroma. When steeped or simmered, the fruit softens and releases a tangy, refreshing sourness with a subtle sweetness and a clean, lingering citrus finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and fruit infusions
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Beverage flavoring
• Seasonal daily refreshment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qing Jin Ju is steeped in hot water as a tart, refreshing tea, often blended with ingredients like dried tangerine peel, hawthorn, or rock sugar. It is also simmered into soups and congee to add a bright, sour note that lifts heavier broths. In daily life, it is a common ingredient in summer drinks and seasonal infusions meant to awaken the appetite and refresh the body.

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