Dried Winter Melon Cubes (Benincasa hispida) — Low-Temperature Dried Fruit Tea Ingredient, 500g
$7.20 – $9.79Price range: $7.20 through $9.79
Description
Dried Winter Melon Cubes (Benincasa hispida) are the peeled, cubed, and slowly dried fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dōng Guā (冬瓜). Also called Wax Gourd, winter melon has been prized for centuries as a gentle, cooling food herb used in teas, soups, and seasonal nourishment. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet refreshing ingredient traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, promoting fluid balance, and supporting light, easy digestion.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional cooling food herb (药食同源)
- Peeled winter melon cubes, low-temperature slow-dried
- Benincasa hispida — Wax Gourd
- 500g loose bulk pack for tea and soup
- Pairs well with lotus leaf, cassia seed, lemon, and oolong


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is peeled, cubed, and gently dried at low temperature to preserve its pale ivory-to-cream color, firm yet tender texture, and clean, faintly grassy aroma. When brewed, the cubes soften and release a light, subtly sweet, refreshing taste with a mild melon note, making them an easygoing base for fruit and herbal tea blends.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit Tea Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Dong Gua (Winter Melon) |
| Botanical Name | Benincasa hispida |
| Form | Peeled Dried Cubes |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Slow Drying |


Usage Scenarios
- Fruit and herbal tea blends
- Everyday hot or cold infusion
- Chinese-style light soup and broth
- Summer seasonal refreshment
- Blended with lotus leaf, cassia seed, lemon, or oolong


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, winter melon is simmered into light soups, congee, and cooling summer teas to support daily balance during warm seasons. The dried cubes are commonly brewed alone or blended with ingredients like lotus leaf, cassia seed, lemon, and oolong tea for a refreshing, mildly sweet infusion. In home kitchens, they are also added to broths and medicinal food soups as a gentle, neutral-tasting ingredient.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is dried winter melon cube?
A: It is the peeled, cubed, and slowly dried fruit of Benincasa hispida, known in Chinese as Dong Gua (冬瓜). It is a traditional food herb used in teas and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of winter melon?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, winter melon is associated with a sweet, slightly cold nature and is traditionally used to clear summer heat, promote fluid balance, and support light digestion. It is a common ingredient in seasonal teas and soups.
Q: How do I use dried winter melon cubes?
A: Rinse the cubes and brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend, or simmer them with soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference. Store refrigerated after opening.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packing specification | Dick wax gourd with skin 500g, Diced peeled wax gourd 500g |
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