H-CN-069
Red Date and Goji Tea
红枣枸杞茶
Decoction fruit tisane, from Ningxia, China.
Herbal tisanes
Red Date and Goji Tea is strongest on smoothness, sweetness and fruity. Typical tasting words: date, raisin, honey, brown sugar. A staple tonic decoction in traditional Chinese dietetics, long prized for nourishing blood and vitality. Brewed in thermoses or simmered in pots across China for everyday wellness, especially by women and office workers.
Also known as Hongzao Gouqi Cha and Jujube and Wolfberry Tea.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Ningxia, China
- Plant
- Ziziphus jujuba fruit, Lycium barbarum fruit
- Harvest
- autumn
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- dried fruit or root
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then sunning, then drying.
Caffeine
Red Date and Goji Tea is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 10 min |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- evening
- cold_weather
- relaxing
- after_dinner
Pairs with sweets and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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