Dried Snow Pear Slices (Xue Li Pian) — 80 g

Delicate pear flavour. Broad pale fruit slices. A light everyday ingredient for warm or chilled infusions.

Discover the gentle fruit character of Dried Snow Pear Slices (Xue Li Pian / 雪梨片), real pear fruit presented in broad, naturally shaped dried slices.

With pale fruit flesh, naturally darker peel edges and a mild, gently sweet character, dried snow pear offers a lighter alternative to sweeter dried fruits such as red jujube and brighter, more tart ingredients such as hawthorn.

Each container includes 80 g / 2.82 oz of dried snow pear slices, an approachable size for exploring warm or chilled fruit infusions, tea pairings and suitable pantry recipes.

Why You’ll Appreciate Them

• Real dried pear slices — broad pre-sliced fruit pieces, not powder or a premixed blend

• Delicate fruit character — mild, fruity and gently sweet

• Warm or chilled — enjoy appropriate fruit preparations in different serving styles

• Tea-friendly — pairs naturally with lighter tea styles

• Easy to explore — an approachable choice for fruit-infusion beginners

• Convenient 80 g size — ideal for discovering several preparation styles

Product at a Glance

• Product: Dried Snow Pear Slices

• Chinese name: 雪梨片

• Pinyin: Xue Li Pian

• Also known as: Snow pear slices · Dried pear slices

• Ingredient type: Dried fruit

• Format: Broad dried fruit slices

• Net weight: 80 g / 2.82 oz

• Appearance: Pale cream-to-golden slices with naturally darker peel edges

• Flavour: Mild · Delicate · Fruity · Gently sweet

• Packaging: Storage container

• Preparation: Warm fruit infusions · Chilled preparations · Tea pairings · Pantry recipes

• Serving style: Warm or chilled according to preparation directions

• Tea leaves: Contains no Camellia sinensis tea leaves

• Best for: Tea lovers · Fruit-infusion enthusiasts · Dried-fruit explorers · Gentle fruit flavours

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

What Is Xue Li Pian / 雪梨片?

Xue Li Pian / 雪梨片 means Snow Pear Slices.

The name can be understood simply:

Xue Li / 雪梨 = Snow Pear

Pian / 片 = Slices

This product contains real pear fruit that has been dried and presented in broad slices while retaining its recognizable fruit structure.

Unlike conventional green, white, oolong or black tea, pear is a fruit rather than Camellia sinensis tea leaves.

Dried snow pear is therefore better described as a dried fruit or fruit-infusion ingredient.

Taste & Character

Dried snow pear offers one of the gentler fruit profiles in the pantry:

Mild · Delicate · Fruity · Gently Sweet

Its character is soft rather than sharp or intensely sweet.

Compared with tart ingredients such as hawthorn or Wu Mei, snow pear provides a lighter and more delicate fruit experience.

Drying changes the fruit's texture and sensory character, so dried snow pear will naturally differ from fresh pear.

How to Enjoy

Dried snow pear can be explored in several simple fruit-based preparations.

Warm Fruit Infusion

Use dried snow pear slices in a warm fruit preparation according to the directions provided with the product.

As the slices infuse, the dried fruit gradually softens and releases its mild pear character.

Chilled Fruit Preparation

Depending on the preparation method, an appropriately prepared snow pear infusion may also be cooled and enjoyed chilled.

This makes dried pear especially versatile across different seasons and serving preferences.

Tea Pairings

The delicate character of snow pear makes it particularly suited to lighter tea styles.

Pantry Recipes

Dried pear slices may also be incorporated into suitable fruit, botanical or culinary recipes according to the preparation being followed.

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

Best Tea & Botanical Pairings

Snow Pear + White Tea

Delicate pear + gentle tea character

White tea provides a soft foundation that complements snow pear's light fruit profile.

Snow Pear + Green Tea

Fresh tea notes + subtle fruit sweetness

A lighter combination for people who enjoy fresh tea character with a gentle fruit element.

Snow Pear + Floral Tea

Soft pear + floral aroma

Floral ingredients add an aromatic layer without overwhelming the pear's delicate character.

Snow Pear + Red Jujube

Delicate pear + deeper mellow sweetness

Red jujube adds a rounder dried-fruit character alongside the lighter snow pear profile.

Snow Pear + Goji Berry

Pale pear slices + bright red berries

This pairing creates visual contrast while keeping the overall fruit character approachable.

Different teas and botanical ingredients require different preparation methods, so follow guidance appropriate to the specific combination.

Dried Snow Pear vs. Hawthorn

	Dried Snow Pear	Hawthorn / Shan Zha
Chinese Name	雪梨片	山楂
Format	Broad dried pear slices	Dried hawthorn slices
Flavour	Mild, delicate and gently sweet	Bright, fruity and pleasantly tart
Character	Soft and light	Lively and tart
Best for	Gentle fruit flavours	Brighter tart flavours

If you prefer a milder and softer fruit profile, snow pear is the gentler choice.

Hawthorn offers a more vivid and tart experience.

Dried Snow Pear vs. Dried Apple

Both snow pear and apple are approachable dried fruits, but their character is slightly different.

Dried Snow Pear
Soft · Delicate · Gently sweet · Light fruit character

Dried Apple
Familiar · Mild · Naturally sweet · More fruit-forward

For someone looking for the softer and more delicate option, snow pear offers a particularly gentle starting point.

A Gentle Addition to the Tea & Fruit Pantry

Dried snow pear fits naturally alongside:

White Tea · Green Tea · Floral Tea · Red Goji · Red Jujube · Longan · Apple · Hawthorn · Dried Flowers

Within a varied fruit pantry:

Snow Pear → Delicate & gently sweet
Apple → Familiar & mild
Red Jujube → Mellow & rounded
Hawthorn → Bright & tart
Wu Mei → Deep & tart

This makes snow pear especially useful when you want a lighter fruit ingredient that does not dominate the cup.

Storage & Care

Keep the container securely closed in a cool, dry place away from heat, 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

Dried snow pear is a fruit ingredient intended for appropriate beverage and culinary preparations.

If you have food allergies, dietary concerns or other questions about whether the ingredient is appropriate for you, review the final product label and consult an appropriate qualified professional when necessary.

Always follow the preparation and storage directions provided on the product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are dried snow pear slices?

Dried snow pear slices are real dried slices of pear fruit, known in Chinese as Xue Li Pian / 雪梨片.

What does Xue Li Pian mean?

Xue Li / 雪梨 means snow pear, while Pian / 片 means slices.

Together, Xue Li Pian / 雪梨片 means Snow Pear Slices.

How much is included?

Each container contains 80 g / 2.82 oz of dried snow pear slices.

Are these real pear slices?

Yes. The product contains real pear fruit presented in dried, pre-sliced form.

What do dried snow pear slices taste like?

They typically have a mild, delicate, fruity and gently sweet character.

Do dried snow pear slices taste like fresh pear?

They retain a recognizable pear character, but drying changes the fruit's texture and sensory profile.

The experience is therefore different from eating fresh pear.

Is dried snow pear sweet or tart?

Snow pear is characterized more by mild, gentle fruit sweetness than pronounced tartness.

It is softer in character than tart fruits such as hawthorn or Wu Mei.

Is snow pear tea?

No.

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

Can dried snow pear be enjoyed chilled?

Yes, when prepared according to product directions or an appropriate recipe.

A properly prepared fruit infusion may be cooled and served chilled.

What tea pairs well with snow pear?

Its delicate character makes snow pear especially suited to lighter teas such as white tea, green tea and floral tea.

Can snow pear be paired with red jujube?

Yes, in suitable preparations.

Snow pear provides a lighter fruit character, while red jujube adds deeper mellow sweetness.

Can snow pear be paired with goji berries?

Yes. The pale pear slices and bright red goji berries create both visual and flavour contrast.

Who are dried snow pear slices best for?

They are especially suited to tea lovers, fruit-infusion enthusiasts, dried-fruit explorers and people who prefer mild, delicate fruit flavours or are beginning to explore fruit-based preparations.

Bring a Gentle Fruit Ritual Home

Broad pale pear slices. Delicate natural sweetness. A light fruit experience for warm or chilled cups.

Explore Xue Li Pian in a warm fruit infusion, enjoy an appropriate preparation chilled, pair it with lighter teas, or combine it with compatible dried fruits such as red jujube and goji.

Add Dried Snow Pear Slices (Xue Li Pian) — 80 g to your pantry and bring their light, delicate fruit character into everyday rituals.

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