Dried Red Jujube Slices (Hong Zao Pian) — 120 g

Naturally sweet fruit. Convenient pre-sliced form. Everyday versatility for tea and food.

Discover the mellow fruit character of Dried Red Jujube Slices (Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片), dried Chinese jujube fruit cut into convenient slices for easy everyday preparation.

With their deep red to reddish-brown skin, pale golden fruit flesh and naturally mellow sweetness, these dried jujube slices are an approachable addition to a pantry built around tea, dried fruits and traditional Chinese ingredients.

Each container includes 120 g / 4.23 oz of dried red jujube slices for exploring fruit infusions, tea pairings, soups, porridges, desserts and other suitable recipes.

Why You’ll Appreciate Them

• Real dried Chinese jujube — made from Ziziphus jujuba

• Convenient pre-sliced form — easy to see, portion and prepare

• Naturally mellow sweetness — sweet, fruity and rounded without a sharp tart character

• Versatile preparation — suitable for fruit infusions, tea pairings, soups, porridges and desserts

• Easy to explore — a familiar introduction to traditional Chinese dried fruits

• Practical 120 g size — ideal for repeated tea and culinary preparations

Product at a Glance

• Product: Dried Red Jujube Slices

• Chinese name: 红枣片

• Pinyin: Hong Zao Pian

• Also known as: Chinese red date slices · Red date slices

• Fruit: Chinese jujube

• Botanical name: Ziziphus jujuba

• Format: Dried fruit slices

• Net weight: 120 g / 4.23 oz

• Appearance: Deep red to reddish-brown skin with pale golden fruit flesh

• Flavour: Naturally sweet · Mellow · Fruity · Rounded

• Packaging: Storage container

• Preparation: Fruit infusions · Tea pairings · Soups · Broths · Porridges · Desserts

• Tea leaves: Contains no Camellia sinensis tea leaves

• Best for: Tea lovers · Home cooks · Dried-fruit enthusiasts · Traditional ingredient discovery

Natural dried jujube slices may vary slightly in size, shape, thickness, colour, sweetness and texture between batches.

What Is Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片?

Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片 means sliced red jujube.

The names can be understood simply:

Hong Zao / 红枣 = Red Jujube

Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片 = Red Jujube Slices

Jujube is the fruit of Ziziphus jujuba and is commonly called Chinese jujube, Chinese red date or red date in English.

Despite the common English name “red date,” jujube is not the same fruit as the conventional date produced by the date palm.

This product contains dried Chinese jujube slices.

Taste & Character

Dried red jujube offers an approachable dried-fruit profile:

Naturally Sweet · Mellow · Fruity · Rounded

Its gentle sweetness makes it distinctly different from brighter tart fruits such as hawthorn and deeper tart ingredients such as Wu Mei.

The flavour is mellow rather than sharp, making Hong Zao Pian particularly approachable for someone who prefers naturally sweet fruit ingredients.

How to Enjoy

The convenient sliced format allows red jujube to move naturally between the teacup and the kitchen.

Fruit Infusions

Dried red jujube slices may be used in suitable fruit-based water preparations according to the directions supplied with the product.

Tea & Botanical Pairings

Their mellow sweetness can complement compatible teas, dried fruits, flowers and other botanical ingredients.

Soups & Broths

Red jujube slices may be incorporated into suitable soups and broths according to the recipe being followed.

Porridges

Hong Zao Pian can be used as a dried-fruit ingredient in appropriate porridge preparations.

Desserts

Its naturally sweet character also makes red jujube suitable for appropriate dessert recipes.

Always follow the product-specific preparation directions on the packaging or an appropriate recipe.

Pair Red Jujube with Tea & Botanicals

The mellow sweetness of red jujube makes it particularly versatile for ingredient pairings.

Red Jujube + Goji Berry

Mellow sweetness + gentle fruit character

Two familiar Chinese dried fruits with complementary sweet and fruity profiles.

Red Jujube + Longan

Mellow fruit + rounded sweetness

A naturally sweet dried-fruit combination for suitable traditional-inspired preparations.

Red Jujube + Rose

Mellow fruit sweetness + delicate floral aroma

Rose adds an aromatic contrast to the rounded fruit character of jujube.

Red Jujube + Ginger

Naturally sweet fruit + warm ginger character

The mellow fruit profile of jujube provides a contrasting character alongside ginger.

Red Jujube + Black Tea

A fuller tea base offers another way to explore the naturally sweet fruit character of Hong Zao.

Follow preparation guidance appropriate to the specific tea, botanical or recipe being used.

Red Jujube vs. Hawthorn

	Red Jujube	Hawthorn / Shan Zha
Chinese Name	红枣	山楂
Format	Dried slices	Dried fruit slices
Flavour	Naturally sweet and mellow	Bright and pleasantly tart
Character	Soft, rounded fruit profile	Lively, tart fruit profile
Best for	Mellow sweetness	Brighter tartness

For someone who prefers a gentler, naturally sweeter fruit character, red jujube is the more approachable option.

Hawthorn offers a distinctly brighter and more tart experience.

Red Jujube vs. Dried Longan

Red jujube and dried longan are both naturally sweet dried fruits, but they are different ingredients.

Red Jujube
Deep red skin · Pale fruit flesh · Firm sliced texture · Mellow sweetness

Dried Longan
Golden-to-amber fruit flesh · Shell and seed removed · Rounded fruit sweetness

Both can become part of a traditional Chinese dried-fruit pantry and may appear together in suitable recipes.

Red Jujube Is Not a Conventional Date

Jujube is often called Chinese red date or simply red date in English, but it is botanically different from conventional date-palm fruit.

	Red Jujube	Conventional Date
Fruit	Jujube	Date palm fruit
Botanical Identity	Ziziphus jujuba	Different fruit
Common English Name	Jujube · Chinese red date	Date
This Product	Yes	No

This distinction helps clarify exactly what you are purchasing when searching for Chinese red dates or Hong Zao.

A Classic Chinese Pantry Ingredient

Red jujube slices fit naturally into a pantry built around Chinese dried fruits, tea and traditional ingredients.

Explore them alongside:

Goji Berries · Longan · Hawthorn · Mulberry · Ginger · Dried Flowers · Loose-Leaf Tea

Their naturally mellow sweetness and convenient sliced presentation make Hong Zao Pian one of the easier traditional ingredients to incorporate into everyday tea and food rituals.

Storage & Care

Keep the container securely closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, excessive humidity and strong odours.

Use clean, dry utensils when handling the slices and reseal the container promptly after use.

Refer to the product packaging for best-before information and any additional storage or preparation directions.

Product Guidance

Red jujube is a dried fruit ingredient intended for appropriate beverage and culinary preparations.

If you take medication, have a medical condition, have allergies or dietary concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are unsure whether red jujube is appropriate for you, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Always follow the directions and warnings provided on the final product packaging.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hong Zao Pian?

Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片 are dried red jujube fruit slices.

The fruit is pre-sliced for convenient portioning and preparation.

Is Hong Zao the same as red jujube?

Yes.

Hong Zao / 红枣 is the Chinese name commonly used for red jujube.

Is Hong Zao Pian the same as Chinese red date slices?

Yes. Chinese red date is a common English name for jujube.

Hong Zao Pian / 红枣片 therefore refers here to dried Chinese jujube slices.

What is the botanical name of red jujube?

Red jujube comes from Ziziphus jujuba.

How much is included?

Each container contains 120 g / 4.23 oz of dried red jujube slices.

What do dried red jujube slices taste like?

They typically have a naturally sweet, mellow, fruity and rounded character.

Are Chinese red dates the same as conventional dates?

No.

Although jujube is commonly called Chinese red date or red date, it is botanically different from conventional date-palm fruit.

Is red jujube a tea?

No.

Jujube is a fruit rather than Camellia sinensis tea leaves. When prepared with water, it is more accurately described as a fruit or botanical infusion.

Can red jujube slices be paired with tea?

Yes. Suitable recipes may pair red jujube with black tea and other compatible teas, as well as ingredients such as goji, longan, rose or ginger.

Can red jujube be used in soups and porridge?

Yes. Dried red jujube slices may be incorporated into suitable soups, broths and porridge recipes according to the preparation being followed.

Can red jujube be used in desserts?

Yes. Its naturally sweet, mellow fruit character makes desserts another suitable way to explore the ingredient.

What is the difference between red jujube and hawthorn?

Red jujube is naturally sweet, mellow and rounded, while hawthorn is generally brighter, fruitier and more tart.

Who are dried red jujube slices best for?

They are especially suited to tea lovers, home cooks, dried-fruit enthusiasts and people who enjoy naturally sweet, mellow fruit flavours or want to explore traditional Chinese pantry ingredients.

Bring Mellow Fruit Character Home

Deep red skin. Pale golden fruit. Naturally mellow sweetness.

Explore Hong Zao Pian in a fruit infusion, pair it with goji, longan, rose, ginger or compatible teas, or add it to soups, porridges and desserts.

Add Dried Red Jujube Slices (Hong Zao Pian) — 120 g to your pantry and bring their mellow fruit character into everyday rituals.

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