Korean Red Ginseng Root Slices 8-Year Aged | Panax Ginseng for Tea, Decoction & Herbal Preparations

Korean Red Ginseng Root Slices 8-Year Aged | Panax Ginseng for Tea, Decoction & Herbal Preparations

🍂 A Legacy of Patience in Every Slice

Experience the depth and complexity of our 8-Year Aged Red Panax Ginseng Root Slices, a premium botanical treasure cultivated with patience and transformed through traditional processing methods. Each slice represents eight full years of growth in mineral-rich soil, followed by careful steaming and drying—a time-honored technique that develops the root's distinctive reddish-brown hue, concentrated aroma, and rich, bittersweet flavor profile.

✨ The 8-Year Difference:

Full Maturation Cycle – Harvested only after completing the optimal 8-year growth period

Authentic Red Processing – Traditionally steamed and dried, transforming fresh ginseng into red ginseng

Whole Root Selection – Sliced from premium-grade whole roots, not fragments or lower-grade pieces

Dense & Aromatic – Higher density and more complex aroma than younger ginseng varieties


🫖 Traditional Preparation Methods:

Ginseng Tea – Simmer 2-3 slices in water for 20-30 minutes for a deeply aromatic, bittersweet brew

Double-Extraction Decoctions – Traditional method involving initial simmering followed by extended steeping

Culinary Infusions – Add to soups, broths, or rice dishes during cooking (remove before serving)

Tincture Base – Ideal for creating alcohol-based herbal extracts

Powdering – Can be ground for incorporation into various preparations

🏮 Cultural Heritage & Artisanal Craft:
Red ginseng holds a revered place in Korean herbal tradition, with the steaming process representing both practical preservation and symbolic transformation. The 8-year growth cycle is considered ideal for developing the root's characteristic qualities, making this age category particularly valued by connoisseurs and herbal practitioners.