Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea
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Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea

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Description

Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) is the dried ripe fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhī Zi (山栀子), also called Zhī Zi (栀子) or Cape Jasmine Fruit. For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing herb used to calm restlessness, ease heat-related discomfort, and support the smooth flow of qi. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat and settling the spirit.

Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea overview
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional heat-clearing food herb
  • Dried Gardenia jasminoides fruit
  • Low-temperature slow-dried, sulfur-free
  • Jiangxi new-crop harvest
  • Suitable for tea and daily food use
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea key features
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully low-temperature slow-dried to preserve its deep reddish-orange color, firm wrinkled texture, and mild botanical aroma. When brewed, the fruit releases a warm amber infusion with a gently bitter, faintly sweet taste that softens on the palate and blends well with other herbs.

Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea quality and texture
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Food Herb Fruit
Common Name Shan Zhi Zi / Zhi Zi
Botanical Name Gardenia jasminoides
Origin Jiangxi, China
Processing Low-Temperature Slow-Dried, Sulfur-Free
Shelf Life 12 Months
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea specifications
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea brewed alone or in blends
  • Daily food-herb beverage
  • Seasonal cooling tea during warm months
  • Blended with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
  • Traditional soup and congee ingredient
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea in use
Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zhi Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and cooling summer beverages to clear heat and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in seasonal tea blends, where it pairs with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mint. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone for a bitter-sweet infusion or combined with jujube and goji berry to soften its character.

Shan Zhi Zi Dried Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Jiangxi Low-Temperature Dried Food Herb for Tea preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Shan Zhi Zi?

A: Shan Zhi Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, also called Cape Jasmine Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and daily food preparations.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shan Zhi Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shan Zhi Zi is associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and calming restlessness. It is often used in teas and soups for seasonal nourishment during warm weather.

Q: How do I use dried Shan Zhi Zi fruit?

A: Rinse the fruit and brew it in hot water as a tea, or simmer it with soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference, and store the remainder refrigerated.

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Packaging specifications Big gardenia, Small gardenia, Gardenia 80g bag

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