Goji berries are ideal for brewing into tea or incorporating into soups; with their mildly sweet flavor, they are a common culinary ingredient. The berries feature a flattened, elongated shape with thick, plump flesh; the individual berries remain intact, displaying distinct surface textures and prominent white tips, and possess a natural deep red hue. When steeped in water, the berries exhibit a high buoyancy rate and can be re-steeped three or more times, retaining their plumpness—much like fresh fruit—even after brewing.