California Sun-Dried Red Dates | Whole Dried Jujube | 5.3 oz / 14 oz
Kosbee California Sun-Dried Jujube Dates are 100% whole red dates (jujube) grown on a California farm and dried slowly under the open sun — no added sugar, syrups, or dyes — a Product of the U.S.A. traditionally simmered into Korean teas, soups, and braised dishes.
Why California Sun-Dried Jujube?
Most dried jujubes on the market arrive from overseas, and quality can be a gamble — hollow fruit, musty flavor, or dates so dry they feel like sponge. These jujubes are grown and dried in California, so what reaches your kitchen is plump, meaty, and naturally sweet.
Sun-drying takes longer than machine heat-drying, but it concentrates the fruit's own sweetness instead of cooking it away. The skin turns pleasantly chewy while the inside stays dense and fragrant.
In Korean kitchens, jujube — daechu (대추) — has long been the quiet essential: dropped whole into samgyetang, simmered into a pot of evening tea, folded into sweet rice. These California-grown dates carry that same tradition, just grown closer to home.
What's Inside
- Whole Sun-Dried Jujube (100%)
- One ingredient, nothing else. Each date keeps its natural pit, chewy skin, and dense, honeyed flesh.
- 0 g Added Sugars
- No syrup coating, no sweeteners — the gentle sweetness comes entirely from the fruit itself.
- Dense Enough to Re-Brew
- These dates are meaty enough to steep up to three times, giving you a deep amber tea with every round.
How to Enjoy California Sun-Dried Jujube
- Jujube tea: Simmer 4–5 dates — about 1 oz (30 g) — in water until it turns deep amber. Add a touch of honey if you like, and re-brew the same dates up to three times.
- Cooking: Drop a few into samgyetang, braised short ribs, or slow-cooked stews for a clean, rounded sweetness that balances rich broths.
- Toppings: Remove the pit, slice thin, and scatter over oatmeal, yogurt, or rice porridge.
Each 14 oz (397 g) bag holds roughly 13 tea servings — about $1.50 per pot, and well under 50¢ a cup once you re-steep. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight; after opening, seal tightly and refrigerate or freeze for longer keeping.
Jujube vs. Medjool Dates
If you're picturing the soft, sticky Medjool date, expect something different. Jujube red dates are drier and lighter, with an airy-chewy bite and a mellower sweetness that blooms when simmered. They're made for the teapot and the stew pot as much as the snack bowl.
Good to Know
These are whole dates with natural pits inside — bite carefully, and always remove pits before giving pieces to small children, as whole dates can be a choking hazard. This is a naturally sweet whole fruit, so enjoy in sensible portions. For full product details, check the printed label on your package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these jujube dates really grown in the United States?
Yes. These whole jujubes are grown on a farm in California and dried naturally under the sun, making them a Product of the U.S.A. Kosbee sources them directly and ships every order from our New Jersey warehouse, so you know exactly where your red dates come from.
How do I make jujube tea with these dates?
Drop 4 to 5 dates, about 1 oz (30 g), into water and simmer until the liquid turns a deep amber. Add a little honey if you like it sweeter. The same dates can be brewed up to three times before the flavor fades, so one batch goes a long way.
Do these dried jujubes contain pits or allergens?
Each jujube contains a natural pit, so bite carefully and remove pits before giving pieces to children, as whole dates can be a choking hazard for little ones. This is a single-ingredient dried fruit with nothing added; for allergen details, always check the printed label on your package.
How are jujube red dates different from Medjool dates?
Medjool dates are soft, sticky, and very sweet, eaten mostly out of hand. Jujube red dates are a different fruit: drier, with a light, chewy, almost airy texture and a mellow sweetness that deepens when simmered. They shine in teas, soups, and braised dishes rather than as candy-like snacks.
Ready to simmer your first pot of jujube tea? Add a bag to your cart, then Explore More Korean Herbs & Tea Ingredients at Kosbee — every order ships from our New Jersey warehouse.
*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.
