{"product_id":"korean-sour-jujube-seed-suan-zao-ren","title":"Korean Sour Jujube Seed | Suan Zao Ren · Sanjoin | 5.25 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eKorean sour jujube seed (Suan Zao Ren, 산조인) is the dried seed of the sour jujube, Zizyphus jujuba Mill., grown in Korea and traditionally simmered into a mild, caffeine-free herbal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Korean sour jujube seed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as sanjoin (산조인) in Korea and Suan Zao Ren (酸棗仁) in traditional Chinese herbalism, these are the small, flat seeds found inside the tart fruit of the sour jujube. Each 5.25 oz (150 g) pack contains whole dried seeds — nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewed tea is gentle and nutty with a faintly tart edge, and pairs naturally with chamomile, lavender, or dried jujube dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are a Product of Korea, harvested from the sour jujube — the small, tart cousin of the familiar sweet jujube date. Kosbee stocks them in our New Jersey warehouse and ships across the United States, so the same sanjoin found in Korean herb markets arrives at your door in days, not weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eProduct of Korea\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eZizyphus jujuba Mill. (sour jujube)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNames\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSanjoin (산조인) · Suan Zao Ren (酸棗仁) · sour jujube seed\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNet weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.25 oz (150 g)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eForm\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhole dried seeds\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNone\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStorage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you brew sour jujube seed tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly crush 8–10 g of seeds (about one heaping tablespoon) to help them release their flavor. Simmer in 1 L (about 4 cups) of water over low heat for 30–40 minutes, then strain. Adjust the amount to taste — the flavor stays mild either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn tea blends and broths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spoonful goes easily into evening tea blends with chamomile or dried jujube dates, or into slow-simmered Korean herbal broths alongside goji berries and astragalus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use. Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs. This is a natural agricultural product, so seed size and color may vary slightly between harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSour jujube seed vs jujube fruit (red dates) — what's the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come from closely related trees, but they are different parts used in different ways. Red dates (daechu, Da Zao) are the sweet dried fruit of the cultivated jujube — snacked on, steeped for flavor, added to samgyetang. Sour jujube seed comes from a smaller, tart wild relative, and only the seed is used, mainly for brewing. If you are looking for the sweet fruit, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosbee-california-sun-dried-red-dates\"\u003eCalifornia Sun-Dried Red Dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/korean-herbs\"\u003eTraditional Korean Herbs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair sanjoin with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosbee-korean-goji-berries\"\u003eKorean Goji Berries\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kosbee-california-sun-dried-red-dates\"\u003eCalifornia Sun-Dried Red Dates\u003c\/a\u003e for a classic Korean tea pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e These 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\/p\u003e","brand":"KOSBEE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42514903990463,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/6681\/3021\/files\/Zizyphus01.jpg?v=1696434659","url":"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/korean-sour-jujube-seed-suan-zao-ren","provider":"Kosbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}