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Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb

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Description

Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) is the dried sprouted grain of barley, a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Yá (麦芽). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, grain-based herb used to support digestion, harmonize the middle burner, and ease the stomach after heavy meals. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and mild, making it a soft yet effective herb for soothing the Spleen and Stomach while gently moving stagnant food and qi.

Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb overview
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb overview
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb overview
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb overview
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional food-herb sprouted barley
  • Dried Mai Ya grain, food-grade quality
  • Hordeum vulgare, sweet and neutral nature
  • Suitable for tea, congee, and soup
  • Sourced from Anhui, freshly packed
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb key features
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb key features
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb key features
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb key features
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale golden-brown color, plump grain shape, and light toasted cereal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the grains soften and release a warm, mildly sweet, nutty flavor with a smooth, comforting body, making it easy to drink alone or blend into daily teas and broths.

Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb quality and texture
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb quality and texture
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb quality and texture
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb quality and texture
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Sprouted Grain
Common Name Mai Ya
Botanical Name Hordeum vulgare
Form Dried Whole Grain
Origin Anhui, China
Net Weight 500g
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb specifications
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb specifications
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb specifications
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb specifications
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea and daily grain infusions
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Blended food-herb tea packs
  • Seasonal digestive-friendly meals
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb in use
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb in use
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb in use
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb in use
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mai Ya is decocted into teas, congee, and light soups to support comfortable digestion after rich or heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in traditional food-therapy blends, where it pairs with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with other gentle grains for a warm, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into everyday routines.

Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb preparation
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb preparation
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb preparation
Mai Ya (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Sprouted Barley for Tea & Soup, Food-Herb preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Mai Ya?

A: Mai Ya is the common Chinese name for dried sprouted barley grain, botanically Hordeum vulgare. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, congee, and soups.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Mai Ya?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Mai Ya is associated with supporting digestion, harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach, and gently moving stagnant food and qi. It is often used in daily teas and congee for comfortable digestion.

Q: How do I use dried Mai Ya?

A: Rinse the grains and simmer them in water for tea, or add them to congee and soup. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

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Packaging specifications

Floating wheat 0 5kg piece, Huaishui wheat 0 5kg piece

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