Korean Oriental Raisin Tree Slices | Sweet Woody Heotgae Tea | 5.29 oz
Kosbee 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.
What Is Oriental Raisin Tree Tea?
The 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.
It is naturally caffeine-free and easy to drink, warm or chilled, in place of water.
For 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.
A Sweet, Woody Daily Cup
Unlike 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.
A Long-Standing Korean Custom
In 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.
Whole Wood You Can See and Brew
This 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.
Clean, Pre-Sliced Korean Wood
The 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:
- 100% whole wood
- Just naturally dried Korean Hovenia dulcis branches — no chemical extraction, no additives.
- Light and clean-label
- About 3 calories per serving, with 0g sugar — and naturally caffeine-free.
- Pre-sliced and washed
- Cut to the right size for brewing, so there is no impossible hard wood to saw at home.
- Generous 5.29 oz (150g)
- About 15 servings — enough for weeks of daily tea or broth.
How to Brew Heotgae Tea
One 5.29 oz (150g) pack makes about 15 servings — roughly 1/4 cup (10g) each.
- Daily tea: 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.
- Korean broth: Add 2–3 pieces when simmering chicken soup or pork to round out odor and build deep, herbal flavor.
- Do not eat raw: The slices are hard wood — brew them, then strain and discard. Never chew the pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Heotgae wood really from Korea?
Yes. 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.
How do I brew oriental raisin tree tea?
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 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.
Any cautions or allergens to know?
The 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.
How is the whole wood different from processed Hovenia products?
Processed 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.
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*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.
