Goji berries are extremely versatile and produce a slightly sweet and tart infusion when brewed on their own as a goji berry tea. Full of vitamin C and beta-carotene, they make a wonderful addition to any fruit or herbal tea blend.
Goji Berries - Air Dried
| Mild, slightly sweet and tart flavour with herbal notes. | |
| Goji Berries - Air Dried. | |
| China. | |
| 6-8 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Red Goji Berries - Air Dried.
- Leaves: 1st Grade - Air Dried.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Lycium barbarum.
- Grown: Yunnan Province, China.
- Natural Flavours: None.
- Aroma: Light fruity notes.
- Infused Colour: Light orange.
- Caffeine: None
- Harmonisation Codes: All weights: 12119000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Speciality tea and blending ingredient
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 3g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 6 – 8 minutes; we prefer 8 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: Add sugar, honey or lemon to suit taste preferences. We don't recommend adding milk.
Health Benefits
- Protection: Goji berries are rich in antioxidants that may support overall well-being and contain bioactive compounds which enhance immune function. (1), (2)
- Heart Health: Goji berries have been found to improve lipid profiles and circulation, which may lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. (3)
- (1) Goji Berries as a Potential Natural Antioxidant Medicine: An Insight into Their Molecular Mechanisms of Action
- (2) Health-Promoting Effects of Goji Berries (Lycium barbarum): A Literature Overview.
- (3) Advances in the Study of Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceutical Properties of Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum L.).
