Korean Oriental Raisin Tree (Hovenia dulcis) | 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 nature's most cherished trees — the wood Koreans traditionally simmer to start a heavy morning fresh. Kosbee selects the finest 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 bring your tired body a natural rest.
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.
The Morning-After Tradition
In Korea, this is the tea many traditionally reach for the morning after a late night out or a heavy, rich meal — a long-standing cultural ritual for feeling lighter and refreshed. It is also long associated in Korea with people who like to look after their liver as part of a clean, balanced routine.
Whole Wood, Not a Pill
In North America, Hovenia is widely known through DHM (dihydromyricetin) pills and patches. This is the opposite approach: 100% whole, unprocessed Korean wood that naturally contains compounds like DHM, with no chemical extraction — a clean-eating choice you can see and brew yourself.
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.
- Recovery 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 liver-related medication, consult your healthcare provider first.
How is this different from DHM pills?
DHM pills and patches are processed supplements. This is the whole-plant approach: 100% natural Korean Hovenia wood that you simmer yourself, with no chemical extraction and nothing artificial added. It is a clean-eating choice you can see, brew, and enjoy as a sweet, woody tea.
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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.
