Ginseng has
featured as a part of life in China for well over 2000 years and remains popular. In fact all civilisations who have come into contact with this herb have revered it with equal measure. It's botanical name Panax derives from the Ancient Greek Pan Akos or more specifically Panacea, the name of a Greek goddess of remedy which goes some way to describe how highly regarded this herb is.
There are generally 2 methods of preparing
ginseng for consumption. White
ginseng involves the least processing. The roots are simply harvested and dried in the sun. Red
Ginseng on the other hand is produced by steam treating and then drying to a specific moisture content of 15%. It is believed that the two methods of preparation change the chemical composition of
Ginseng and affect how we digest it.
The Taste of Red
Ginseng and white
Ginseng is very different. While white
ginseng has amalty sweetness, Red
Ginseng has a more aromatic roasted flavour, akin to
barley coffee. Aquasol White
Ginseng is harvested on a specific sight in China and grown over the 8 year period. Guaranteed Organic, this unique
Ginseng has been harvested in this location for hundreds of years, set in an ancient forest away from the contamination of the modern world.