WeLoveBlog #046: Ten Years of Companionship — The Story Behind Our Four Chicken Essence Blends

— BROTH 10th Anniversary Special

Ten years can turn a sapling into a tree that offers shade, a baby into a teenager, and a bowl of soup from something simmering quietly by the stove into something that finds its way onto dining tables—and into hearts—in countless homes.

From 2016 to 2026, BROTH has spent ten years crafting four kinds of chicken essence. None of them came to life by accident. Each one was created to answer a real need, to accompany you through different stages of life, and to support you as you continue doing your best, day after day.

Today, in this anniversary month of March, we want to share the stories of these four familiar companions with you.

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[Original Chicken Essence] | Purity Is the Most Enduring Kind of Care

This was our very first product, and the purest expression of where we began.

The Story Behind It

Ten years ago, our founder first made chicken essence for her own child. At the time, she could not find a truly clean, additive-free chicken broth on the market, so she decided to make it herself. The very first batch was made the most traditional and painstaking way: a whole chicken, not a single drop of water added, slowly dripped over low heat for more than eight hours. The resulting broth was golden and clear, filling the kitchen with its rich aroma. After drinking it, her child slept especially peacefully.

In that moment, she realized something simple: truly good food does not need to be complicated. It only needs care.

Carefully Selected Ingredients: Made with whole chickens certified organic by the USDA, naturally raised and free from chemical additives.

Traditional Craftsmanship: Following time-honored methods, we add not a single drop of water. The chicken is slowly double-boiled for over eight hours to extract its essence, removing excess fat while preserving pure nourishment.

Every Drop Is Essence: Fat-free and low in calories, rich in small-molecule protein, amino acids, and collagen, making it easy for the body to absorb.

It accompanies:

• Growing children, helping support their daily vitality
• Anyone pursuing a healthy lifestyle, as a pure option for everyday wellness
• Anyone in need of gentle nourishment, offering support without burdening the body

[Jujube Goji Chicken Essence] | Gentle Nourishment That Understands Your Fatigue

Built on the purity of the original, this blend brings together the warmth of jujube and goji berries for those who need an extra layer of nourishment.

The Story Behind It

Over time, we received more and more feedback: “The original is wonderful, but sometimes I feel especially drained. Could you add something that helps replenish energy and support the blood?” We noticed that many of our female customers—especially mothers—shared similar concerns: after childbirth, they often felt depleted, looked pale, and were constantly tired. What they needed was something beyond basic nutrition—a gentler, more restorative kind of nourishment.

That was when we began studying jujube and goji berries.

Jujube are traditionally known for supporting the spleen and nourishing the blood, often considered a kind of “natural vitamin” passed down through generations. In Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica, they are listed as a superior herb and described as helping “settle the center, nourish the spleen, and support the twelve meridians.” Goji berries, meanwhile, are valued for nourishing the liver and kidneys. They, too, have been recorded since Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica, where they are said to “strengthen the tendons and bones, and with long use, lighten the body and delay aging.” Together, one nourishes the blood and one supports the liver; one enters the spleen and one the kidneys. They complement each other in a way that is both gentle and well-rounded.

We gently dry red dates and goji berries at low temperature, grind them into powder, and drip-filter them together with our chicken essence, allowing their essence to slowly infuse every drop.

Carefully Selected Ingredients: Free-range California chicken paired with premium red dates and goji berries for a naturally sweet, comforting taste.

Thoughtful Formulation: Jujube help nourish the spleen and blood, while goji berries help support the liver and kidneys. Together, they blend beautifully with chicken essence for a warming yet balanced formula.

Nourishing Power: Rich in minerals and vitamins, this blend helps replenish energy, nourish the blood, and promote restful sleep.

It accompanies:

• Mothers before and after childbirth, when the body needs extra support and recovery
• Women who feel easily tired or depleted, especially during those difficult days each month
• Anyone wanting to show love to their mother or mother-in-law, replacing the words “You’ve worked so hard” with a bowl of nourishing soup

[American Ginseng Chicken Essence] | Light, Refreshing Support for Energy and Focus

When the body needs nourishment in a lighter, more refreshing way, chicken essence and American ginseng come together in perfect balance.

The Story Behind It

One of our longtime customers once asked us, “Do you have something suitable for summer? When the weather gets hot, the original feels a little too rich.” And it was true—although chicken essence is fat-free, it is still a concentrated broth, and some people simply do not crave something rich in warmer weather.

So we began searching for an ingredient that could both replenish and refresh. That was when American ginseng came into view.

American ginseng, also known as Western ginseng, is cooling in nature while still deeply nourishing, making it unique among ginseng varieties. Ben Cao Cong Xin records that it can “nourish the lungs, reduce internal heat, generate fluids, and relieve fatigue.” Most importantly, it replenishes without creating excess heat, and nourishes yin without feeling heavy. Traditional texts describe it as: “Cooling yet replenishing—when one needs the benefit of ginseng but cannot tolerate its warmth, this may be used in its place.”

That was exactly the answer we had been looking for. When you need to restore your energy but want to avoid feeling overheated, American ginseng chicken essence becomes the gentlest choice.

We drip premium Wisconsin-grown American ginseng together with our chicken essence, allowing its light herbal aroma to slowly blend into the broth. The finish is smooth, subtly sweet, and never heavy.

Carefully Selected Ingredients: California chicken paired with premium American ginseng from Wisconsin, prepared using traditional slow-cooking methods.

Refreshing Balance: American ginseng is cooling in nature. It helps replenish energy, nourish yin, reduce internal heat, and promote fluid balance, complementing the warmth of chicken essence beautifully.

Energy Support: Rich in amino acids and other nutrients, it helps quickly replenish energy and refresh the mind.

It accompanies:

• Busy professionals, helping restore energy and focus during high-pressure workdays
• Those who stay up late and often feel dry or overheated, offering gentle replenishment when alertness is needed
• Anyone feeling worn out during spring and summer transitions, starting the day in a lighter, more refreshing way

[Reishi Organic Chicken Essence] | Steady Support Through Stress and Recovery

When the body needs deeper support, the addition of reishi makes this nourishment even more complete.

The Story Behind It

Over the years, we noticed something meaningful: many people found us during the most difficult seasons of their lives. Some were under such intense work stress that they could not sleep. Some were recovering from surgery. Some were caring for sick loved ones and had become physically and emotionally drained themselves. What they needed was not only nutrition, but also a kind of support that could help them feel steady again.

Reishi has long been regarded as one of the finest herbs for strengthening the body’s foundation. In Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica, reishi is listed as a superior herb and described as benefiting the heart, replenishing the center, enhancing wisdom, and supporting memory. Compendium of Materia Medica also records that “with long use, it lightens the body, delays aging, and extends life.” In traditional wellness wisdom, the greatest value of reishi is not just what it “tonifies,” but how it helps the body return to balance.

Modern research has also found that the polysaccharides and triterpenes in reishi may help support immune function and the body’s response to stress. It does not forcefully fight against the body’s struggles. Instead, it gently supports the body so it can regain its own strength. And that is exactly what many of the people who found us during difficult times needed—not intense nourishment, but gentle companionship that helps them get through.

We use premium reishi cultivated in the high mountains of Yunnan with a semi-wild growing method and a maturity period of more than three years. Drip-filtered together with our chicken essence, its essence slowly infuses the broth, leaving no bitterness—only warmth and steadiness.

Carefully Selected Ingredients: Free-range California chicken combined with precious reishi mushroom.

Valuable Formula: Reishi has long been honored as a superior herb for strengthening the body’s foundation. Drip-filtered together with chicken essence, it preserves pure and concentrated nourishment.

Protective Support: Rich in amino acids and protein, it helps support the body’s balance and strengthen overall resilience.

It accompanies:

• People under constant stress, helping them reinforce their defenses when their body feels overdrawn
• Those recovering from surgery or experiencing physical weakness, as a gentle long-term wellness supplement
• Those who become sensitive during seasonal changes, helping the body transition more steadily

Ten Years of Consistency, All for One Pure Sip

Four chicken essence blends, four different forms of companionship. Yet all of them come from the same commitment:

Made in the USA, with care at every step.

We carefully select USDA-certified organic whole chickens and follow traditional slow-cooking methods. No water is added, and no additives are used—only the purest nutritional essence remains.

What you drink is real nourishment in every pouch:

• Fat-free and low in calories — gentle nourishment without burdening the body
• High in protein, rich in amino acids and collagen — the building blocks for recovery and vitality
• Easy to absorb, easy on the body, and perfect for daily replenishment — every drop is pure nourishment your body truly needs

Whether for everyday wellness, a boost of energy, or physical recovery, one of these four chicken essence blends is sure to understand what you need.

Simple to Enjoy, Easy to Make Part of Daily Life

Simply thaw and heat before drinking. Enjoy 1–2 pouches a day for steady nourishment and energy.

You can also get creative with it:

• With rice: Drizzle a little over warm rice for an instant burst of aroma that even kids will love
• Steamed egg: Replace part of the water with chicken essence for a smoother texture and richer nutrition
• Congee or noodles: Use it as a soup base to add depth and flavor to everyday meals
• Cooking base: Add it to any dish that could use a boost of savory richness

Ten Years—Thank You for Every Day Along the Way

The Original is the purity we started with, accompanying every ordinary day.

Jujube Goji is gentle nourishment, understanding your moments of fatigue.

American Ginseng is refreshing companionship, offering warmth when you need clarity and energy.

Reishi is steady support, staying with you through the more difficult days.

They are all different, yet they come from the same beginning: to accompany every person who is earnestly living their life with a bowl of pure, comforting soup.

As the March breeze warms the earth, WeLoveBroth’s tenth anniversary invites you to share a bowl of soup—and a story with us.

If you have a story with WeLoveBroth that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. We will choose the most touching ones to feature in our 10th anniversary special.

Ten years to simmer one bowl of soup, and one bowl of soup to warm countless hearts. Thank you for making our ten years so deeply worthwhile.