Royal Seafood USA Thai Dried Longan Meat｜Large Dried Longan, No Added Sugar, for Tea, Soups, Porridge & Desserts
Royal Seafood USA Thai Dried Longan Meat is a classic traditional Chinese dried pantry ingredient suitable for daily tea, boiled drinks, soups, porridge, sweet soups, desserts, and direct eating. Dried longan meat has a rich fruity aroma, naturally sweet taste, and soft chewy texture. The pieces are plump and full, making them ideal for pairing with red dates, goji berries, white fungus, lotus seeds, lily bulb, American ginseng, astragalus root, codonopsis root, angelica root, black-bone chicken, lean pork, and other ingredients.
It can be used to make longan red date tea, longan goji tea, longan white fungus dessert soup, longan lotus seed sweet soup, and daily home-style nourishing soups.
Product Features
- Selected Thai Dried Longan Meat: Suitable for tea, boiled drinks, soups, porridge, sweet soups, desserts, and daily ingredient pairings.
- Large and Plump: Thick fruit flesh with noticeable texture; releases a stronger longan aroma after brewing.
- No Added Sugar: The sweetness comes naturally from the longan fruit itself.
- Rich Fruity Aroma: Classic longan sweetness, ideal for tea drinks, sweet soups, and desserts.
- Convenient to Use: Peeled and pitted longan meat, ready for tea, soups, and cooking without extra peeling.
- Flexible Pairings: Pairs well with red dates, goji berries, white fungus, lotus seeds, lily bulb, American ginseng, astragalus root, black-bone chicken, and more.
How to Brew Longan Tea
Suggested Ingredients｜1 Serving
- 5–8 pieces dried longan meat
- 400–600 ml hot water
- Red dates, goji berries, or American ginseng, optional
Brewing Steps
- Take an appropriate amount of dried longan meat and rinse briefly with clean water to remove surface dust.
- Place into a cup, teapot, or thermos.
- Add hot water and steep covered for 8–10 minutes.
- Drink once the longan aroma and sweetness are released.
- The tea can be re-brewed once; the sweetness will gradually become lighter.
Longan Red Date Goji Tea Recipe
Suggested Ingredients｜1–2 Servings
- 6–10 pieces dried longan meat
- 2–3 red dates
- 8–12 goji berries
- 500–800 ml hot water
Instructions
- Rinse the dried longan meat, red dates, and goji berries briefly.
- Cut the red dates open or remove the pits to release more natural sweetness.
- Place the dried longan and red dates into a cup, then add hot water and steep for 8–10 minutes.
- Add goji berries and continue steeping for 3–5 minutes.
- The tea has longan sweetness, red date aroma, and goji berry fruitiness, with a smooth and naturally sweet taste.
Longan White Fungus Dessert Soup Recipe
Suggested Ingredients｜2–4 Servings
- 15–20 g dried longan meat
- Half white fungus or an appropriate amount
- 3–5 red dates
- Lotus seeds or lily bulb, optional
- A small amount of goji berries
- Rock sugar, optional
- 1200–1500 ml water
Instructions
- Soak the white fungus in advance, remove the hard root, and tear into small pieces.
- Rinse the dried longan meat, red dates, lotus seeds, or lily bulb briefly.
- Add water and white fungus to a pot. Simmer over low heat for 40–60 minutes until the white fungus becomes slightly gelatinous.
- Add red dates, lotus seeds, or lily bulb and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
- Add dried longan meat and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add goji berries near the end and steep for 3 minutes. Add a small amount of rock sugar if a sweeter taste is preferred.
Longan Lotus Seed Sweet Soup Recipe
Suggested Ingredients｜2–3 Servings
- 15 g dried longan meat
- 20 g lotus seeds
- 15 g lily bulb, optional
- 3 red dates, optional
- Rock sugar, optional
- 1000–1200 ml water
Instructions
- Soak lotus seeds for 30 minutes in advance. Rinse dried longan meat, lily bulb, and red dates briefly.
- Add water and lotus seeds to a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add lily bulb and red dates, then continue cooking for 15 minutes.
- Add dried longan meat and cook for another 8–10 minutes.
- Add rock sugar according to personal taste and cook until melted.
How to Use Longan Meat in Soup
Suggested Ingredients｜2–4 Servings
- 10–15 g dried longan meat
- 300–500 g chicken, black-bone chicken, lean pork, or pork ribs
- 3 red dates, optional
- A small amount of goji berries, optional
- Codonopsis root, astragalus root, American ginseng, or angelica root, optional
- 2 slices ginger, optional
- 1500–2000 ml water
- Salt, to taste
Soup Steps
- Rinse the meat and blanch first to remove foam if desired.
- Rinse dried longan meat, red dates, and other soup ingredients briefly.
- Add water to a pot, then add meat, red dates, codonopsis root, astragalus root, or other soup ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 60–90 minutes.
- Add dried longan meat during the last 15 minutes and goji berries during the last 5 minutes.
- Season with salt according to personal taste before serving.
Cooking Tips
Dried longan meat has a noticeable natural sweetness, so only a small amount is needed. For tea, 5–8 pieces per cup is usually enough. For soups and sweet soups, adjust the amount according to serving size and preferred sweetness. It is not recommended to boil dried longan meat over high heat for too long until it breaks apart completely. Adding it during the later stage helps preserve its fruit aroma and texture.
Texture & Taste
- Large and plump pieces with thick fruit flesh and rich sweetness.
- No added sugar; sweetness comes naturally from the longan itself.
- Peeled and pitted for convenient tea brewing and soup cooking.
- Suitable for red date longan tea, longan white fungus dessert soup, longan lotus seed sweet soup, and home-style soups.
- Can be eaten directly in small amounts or used in tea, desserts, porridge, and soups.
Suitable Use Scenarios
- Office thermos tea and family wellness kettle drinks
- Longan red date tea, longan goji tea, and longan American ginseng tea
- White fungus dessert soup, lotus seed lily bulb sweet soup, and longan millet porridge
- Black-bone chicken soup, lean pork soup, pork rib soup, and traditional home-style soups
- Customers who enjoy Thai dried longan meat, Chinese desserts, and everyday wellness ingredients
Recommended Pairings
- Longan Meat + Red Dates: Classic sweet tea pairing with a rich red date and longan aroma.
- Longan Meat + Goji Berries: Adds color and is suitable for daily thermos tea.
- Longan Meat + White Fungus: Suitable for sweet soups with a smooth and gently sweet texture.
- Longan Meat + Lotus Seeds & Lily Bulb: Suitable for home-style sweet soups and desserts.
- Longan Meat + American Ginseng: Combines ginseng aroma with natural fruit sweetness, suitable for daily tea.
- Longan Meat + Chicken / Lean Pork: Suitable for naturally sweet home-style soups.
Product Size
Thai Dried Longan Meat: Large and plump, with no added sugar. Suitable for direct eating, tea, boiled drinks, soups, porridge, sweet soups, desserts, and daily traditional Chinese ingredient pairings.
FAQ
1. How do you use Thai dried longan meat?
It can be eaten directly in small amounts, brewed as tea, boiled as a drink, used in soups, cooked into porridge, or added to desserts. Common recipes include longan red date tea, longan white fungus dessert soup, longan lotus seed sweet soup, and longan chicken soup.
2. Does this dried longan meat have added sugar?
No. This product has no added sugar. The sweetness mainly comes from the longan fruit itself. Since longan is naturally sweet, you can reduce the amount of rock sugar when using it in tea or desserts.
3. How much dried longan meat should I use for tea?
For daily tea, use about 5–8 pieces with 400–600 ml hot water and steep for 8–10 minutes. Add more if you prefer a stronger sweet flavor.
4. What can dried longan meat be brewed with?
It can be paired with red dates, goji berries, American ginseng, astragalus root, codonopsis root, rose buds, ginger slices, and more. Pair with red dates and goji berries for a sweeter tea, or with American ginseng for a ginseng-style tea.
5. Can dried longan meat be used in soup?
Yes. Dried longan meat pairs well with chicken, black-bone chicken, lean pork, pork ribs, red dates, goji berries, codonopsis root, astragalus root, angelica root, and other soup ingredients. It adds a natural fruity sweetness to the broth.
6. Should dried longan meat be washed before use?
Yes. It is recommended to rinse briefly with clean water before eating or cooking to remove surface dust. After rinsing, it can be used directly for tea, soups, or porridge.
7. How should dried longan meat be stored?
Store sealed in a cool, dry place. Avoid moisture, high temperature, and direct sunlight. If the environment is humid, keep it sealed and refrigerated, and protect it from moisture and strong odors.
8. What is the difference between longan meat and dried longan?
Longan meat usually refers to dried longan fruit that has already been peeled and pitted, making it more convenient to use. Some dried longan may still have shells or pits and requires peeling before eating. For tea, boiled drinks, and soups, longan meat is more time-saving.
9. What are the characteristics of Thai dried longan meat?
Thai dried longan meat is usually rich in fruit aroma, naturally sweet, and thick in texture. Large pieces release their aroma more easily in tea and have a more satisfying texture.
10. When should dried longan meat be added during cooking?
For soups and sweet soups, dried longan meat is best added during the later stage, usually the last 10–15 minutes. This helps preserve the longan aroma and fruit texture, preventing it from becoming too soft or falling apart.
11. Why choose Royal Seafood USA Thai Dried Longan Meat?
Royal Seafood USA focuses on traditional Chinese dried goods, herbal tea ingredients, soup ingredients, and traditional pantry pairings. We pay attention to practical use, family drinking experience, and daily cooking needs. This Thai dried longan meat is large and plump, has no added sugar, and is suitable for tea, soups, desserts, and family pantry storage.
Storage Instructions
Store sealed in a cool, dry, and shaded place. Avoid moisture, high temperature, and direct sunlight. After opening, keep in a sealed bag or airtight container. In humid environments, refrigeration is recommended after sealing to maintain quality and prevent moisture absorption.
Consumption Notes
Dried longan meat is a naturally sweet dried fruit ingredient. Enjoy in moderation according to personal dietary habits. People with special dietary needs, sensitive digestion, or blood sugar management concerns should adjust the serving amount according to their own condition and consult a doctor or qualified professional if needed.
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