This document contains information about red dates (hongzao) including their health benefits, uses in foods and drinks, and locations to purchase them. Red dates help improve blood circulation, contain nutrients, and can be used to make tea, wine by filtering with diatomite, and peanut milk beverages. They are sold dried and in various colors, and can be added to congee or eaten directly to help with anemia. A restaurant specializing in red date cuisine is described.