{"product_id":"gardenia-fruit-tea-zhi-zi-100g","title":"Gardenia Fruit Tea (Zhi Zi) – 100 g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGardenia Fruit Tea (Zhi Zi)™ — 100 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally ridged botanical fruit. Earthy character. Gentle bitterness. A warm golden-amber infusion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit Tea (Zhi Zi \/ 栀子)\u003c\/strong\u003e—dried Gardenia Fruit with a distinctive ridged form, golden-brown to reddish-brown appearance and earthy botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e100 g \/ 3.53 oz of dried Gardenia Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, this practical format offers a very different experience from naturally sweet dried fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy · Botanical · Gently Bitter · Slightly Roasted · Distinctive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on preparation, Zhi Zi can produce a \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow to warm-amber botanical infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit—not Gardenia Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Appreciate It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 g \/ 3.53 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of dried Gardenia Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive ridged form\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally recognizable whole botanical fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy botanical character\u003c\/strong\u003e — gently bitter rather than sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm golden infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden yellow to warm amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisible whole ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — not powder, extract or premixed formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional ingredient identity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Zhi Zi \/ 栀子\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to pair\u003c\/strong\u003e — explore with Chrysanthemum, Monk Fruit, Goji Berry or Green Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent from Gardenia Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — this product uses the fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenia Fruit Tea (Zhi Zi)™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 栀子\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinyin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhi Zi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenia Fruit · Dried Gardenia Fruit · Zhi Zi Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon botanical association:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried whole fruit or fruit pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g \/ 3.53 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-brown to reddish-brown with pronounced natural ridges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy · Botanical · Gently bitter · Slightly roasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden yellow · Deep gold · Yellow-amber · Warm amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Healing Botanicals \/ Botanical Fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains no \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e tea leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is Gardenia Fruit, not Gardenia Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural dried fruits may vary slightly in size, shape, colour and ridge prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Zhi Zi \/ 栀子?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhi Zi \/ 栀子\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Chinese ingredient name commonly used for dried Gardenia Fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor clear product identification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit · Zhi Zi · 栀子 · Dried Gardenia Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eall refer to the botanical fruit used in this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhi Zi is commonly associated with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Exact species identification for this specific product should follow the final packaging and supplier documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardenia Fruit is \u003cstrong\u003enot a sweet fruit tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining sensory profile is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy · Botanical · Gently Bitter · Slightly Roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with naturally sweet fruits such as Monk Fruit or Longan, Gardenia Fruit has a much more earthy and unsweetened botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bitterness is noticeable but better described as \u003cstrong\u003egentle rather than intensely bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the serving and preparation directions provided on the product packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the recommended amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare the dried Gardenia Fruit as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd fresh water according to the product instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the recommended temperature and preparation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain if appropriate and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreasing the amount or preparation time may increase bitterness, so stronger is not necessarily better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGardenia Fruit vs. Gardenia Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most important distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit \/ 栀子\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden-brown to reddish-brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally ridged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy and botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently bitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm golden-amber infusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Flower \/ 栀子花\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale floral appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral and aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent plant part and sensory identity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit \/ Zhi Zi \/ 栀子\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enot Gardenia Flower \/ 栀子花.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGardenia Fruit vs. Monk Fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are botanical fruits, but their flavour directions are almost opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Earthy\u003cbr\u003e→ Botanical\u003cbr\u003e→ Gently bitter\u003cbr\u003e→ Unsweetened character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonk Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Naturally sweet\u003cbr\u003e→ Fruity\u003cbr\u003e→ Mellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple buying rule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy \u0026amp; Gently Bitter → Gardenia Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Sweet \u0026amp; Fruity → Monk Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGardenia Fruit vs. Bitter Melon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth can taste bitter, but the character is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Earthy · Botanical · Gently Bitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter Melon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Green · Vegetal · More Pronounced Bitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Gardenia Fruit for a \u003cstrong\u003ewarmer, earthier botanical bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Bitter Melon for a \u003cstrong\u003egreener and stronger vegetal bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardenia Fruit + Chrysanthemum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy botanical depth + floral aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardenia Fruit + Monk Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentle bitterness + natural sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardenia Fruit + Goji Berry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy botanical character + gentle fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardenia Fruit + Green Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical fruit + fresh tea-leaf character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow preparation guidance appropriate to all ingredients being combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Gardenia Fruit Tea Conventional Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional Green, White, Oolong, Black and Pu-erh teas come from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardenia Fruit comes from a Gardenia plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water-based preparation is therefore more accurately described as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Fruit Infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Gardenia Fruit Tea” and “Zhi Zi Tea” remain useful consumer-facing names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the container \u003cstrong\u003etightly sealed in a cool, dry place\u003c\/strong\u003e away from moisture, direct sunlight, heat and strong odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse clean, dry utensils and follow any additional storage information provided on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Gardenia Fruit Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardenia Fruit Tea is a botanical preparation made from dried \u003cstrong\u003eGardenia Fruit \/ Zhi Zi \/ 栀子\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package contains \u003cstrong\u003e100 g \/ 3.53 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of dried Gardenia Fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Gardenia jasminoides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhi Zi is commonly associated with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, but exact species identification for this product should follow supplier documentation and packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Gardenia Fruit taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthy · Botanical · Gently Bitter · Slightly Roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003echaracter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gardenia Fruit sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot primarily. 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