Gouqi jiu (Chinese: 枸杞酒; pinyin: gǒuqǐ jiǔ; lit. 'wolfberry wine') can refer to several varieties of Chinese alcoholic beverage containing goji.

Gouqi jiu
Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyingǒuqǐ jiǔ

Variations

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There are three distinct kinds of gouqi jiu: distilled, fermented, and those produced by steeping goji (wolfberries) in other types of alcoholic drink. There is also a beer made from wolfberries. [citation needed]

History

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Gouqi jiu has a long history in China. It was recorded in Han dynasty records.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 中国酿造枸杞酒的历史 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved April 23, 2014.

See also

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