{"product_id":"black-goji-berries","title":"Black Goji Berries","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack goji berries are the dried fruit of \u003cem\u003eLycium ruthenicum\u003c\/em\u003e, a hardy, thorny relative of the familiar red goji. They are mostly brewed as a tea, and a small pinch in warm water turns the whole cup a deep violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tea that changes colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e add a squeeze of lemon and the violet cup turns pink in seconds, which works in iced drinks too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild and gently sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a soft berry flavour with a light floral note, and much less sugary than red goji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in anthocyanins:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same purple pigments found in blueberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine free:\u003c\/strong\u003e an easy afternoon or evening cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral cups from one pinch:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same berries give a second and third brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown and processed to certified organic standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePut 10 to 15 berries in a cup and pour over water that is hot but well off the boil, around 60 to 80 C, as boiling water dulls the colour. Leave it for 3 to 5 minutes, until the water turns violet. Top up with more hot water two or three times, and eat the softened berries at the end if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor a cold drink, drop a pinch into a jug or bottle of cold water and leave it in the fridge for a few hours. Black goji tea suits floral flavours, so try it with a few \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-rose-red-flower-buds\"\u003eRose Buds\u003c\/a\u003e or a spoonful of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jasmine-flower-tea\"\u003eJasmine Flower Tea\u003c\/a\u003e. For another colour-changing cup, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-butterfly-pea-dried-flowers\"\u003eButterfly Pea Flower Tea\u003c\/a\u003e goes from blue to purple with lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe colour change is the same chemistry as the red cabbage indicator from school science. Anthocyanins turn pink in acid and bluer in alkaline water, so very hard tap water can give a bluer cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBlack and red goji share a genus but are different species. Red goji gets its orange-red colour from carotenoids, while the black berries carry far more anthocyanins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe shrub copes with dry, salty soils that defeat most plants, and it is planted to hold sand in place as well as for its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoji may increase the effect of warfarin and other blood thinners. Avoid if you are allergic to goji or to nightshade-family foods such as tomato. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249134280804,"sku":"so-black-goji-berries-50g","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249134313572,"sku":"so-black-goji-berries-200g","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/black-goji-berries.jpg?v=1789344946","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/black-goji-berries","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}