{"product_id":"korean-hovenia-wood-slices-heotgae","title":"Korean Oriental Raisin Tree Slices | Sweet Woody Heotgae Tea | 5.29 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKosbee Oriental Raisin Tree slices are a caffeine-free herbal tea made from whole Korean Hovenia dulcis wood (헛개나무, Heotgae) — a Product of Korea, pre-sliced and naturally dried with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Oriental Raisin Tree Tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oriental raisin tree — Hovenia dulcis, or heotgae in Korean — is a hardy tree whose branches have been simmered into tea across Asia for centuries. Brewed slowly, the wood gives a smooth, woody cup with a gently sweet, raisin-like finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is naturally caffeine-free and easy to drink, warm or chilled, in place of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003eFor hundreds of years across Asia, heotgae has been one of the trees Koreans cherish most — its wood traditionally simmered into a warm, everyday brew. Kosbee selects sturdy branches from Korea's clean forests and cuts them neatly for easy brewing at home, with not a single gram of anything artificial. Let its mellow, sweet aroma make an easy, comforting cup.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Sweet, Woody Daily Cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many wood teas, heotgae does not turn bitter when simmered. Instead it brews mellow and gently sweet, with raisin-like undertones that make it genuinely pleasant to sip all day — warm in the evening, or chilled from the fridge like a water replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Long-Standing Korean Custom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Korea, heotgae is one of the traditional woods families have long kept on hand — simmered slowly into an everyday brew that is sipped warm through the day or chilled like water. It is valued simply for its easy-drinking, gently sweet character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhole Wood You Can See and Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the simplest possible form of heotgae: 100% whole, unprocessed Korean wood that you rinse and simmer yourself — nothing extracted, powdered, or capsuled. It is a clean-label, see-what-you-brew choice for anyone who prefers real, recognizable ingredients over processed products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClean, Pre-Sliced Korean Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard branches are nearly impossible to cut at home, so we wash and pre-slice them to the ideal brewing size. A traceable Product of Korea, carefully sourced by Kosbee. Here is what is in the pack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% whole wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eJust naturally dried Korean Hovenia dulcis branches — no chemical extraction, no additives.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and clean-label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAbout 3 calories per serving, with 0g sugar — and naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-sliced and washed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCut to the right size for brewing, so there is no impossible hard wood to saw at home.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous 5.29 oz (150g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAbout 15 servings — enough for weeks of daily tea or broth.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Heotgae Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 5.29 oz (150g) pack makes about 15 servings — roughly 1\/4 cup (10g) each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the wood, add 10–20g to about 6–8 cups (1.5–2 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 40 minutes or more. Drink warm, or chill it like a water replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKorean broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 2–3 pieces when simmering chicken soup or pork to round out odor and build deep, herbal flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not eat raw:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slices are hard wood — brew them, then strain and discard. Never chew the pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Heotgae wood really from Korea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. These are Hovenia dulcis branches grown in Korea's clean forests — a Product of Korea — naturally dried and pre-sliced by Kosbee, never chemically extracted. Nothing is added: no sugar, no dyes, and no fillers, just clean, ready-to-brew wood with about 3 calories and 0g sugar per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I brew oriental raisin tree tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the wood, add 10–20g to about 6–8 cups (1.5–2 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for at least 40 minutes. Strain and discard the wood — never chew it. Drink warm or chilled. A 5.29 oz (150g) pack makes about 15 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAny cautions or allergens to know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood contains none of the Big 9 allergens, but it must be brewed and discarded, never eaten raw. It has a cooling nature, so if you run cold or have a sensitive stomach, brew it lightly. If pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your healthcare provider first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the whole wood different from processed Hovenia products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed Hovenia products are powders, capsules, and patches. This is the whole-plant approach: 100% natural Korean Hovenia wood that you rinse and simmer yourself, with no chemical extraction and nothing artificial added. It brews into a sweet, woody, caffeine-free tea you can enjoy warm or chilled all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeotgae wood slices vs. heotgae fruit — which should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come from the same tree, Hovenia dulcis, but are different parts with different cups. These wood slices are the cut branches — they simmer for 40 minutes or more into a mellow, woody tea with a gently sweet finish, and they hold up to long boiling, which is why Korean households use them for daily tea and broth. Heotgae fruit is the small, knobby, sweet fruit stalk (sometimes called the oriental raisin), lighter and fruitier in the cup and brewed for a shorter time. If you want the classic everyday heotgae tea, start with the wood slices; if you prefer a lighter, sweeter cup, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosbee-hovenia-dulcis-fruit\"\u003eKosbee Korean Hovenia Fruit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a sweet, woody cup, warm or chilled. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korean-herbs\"\u003eExplore More Korean Herbs at Kosbee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day. Orders of $60 or more ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosbee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28630589833309,"sku":"KHERB7","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6681\/3021\/files\/HoveniaBranch102.webp?v=1776459764","url":"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/korean-hovenia-wood-slices-heotgae","provider":"Kosbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}