Premium Roasted Barley Sprout Dried Herbal Tea 500g Jar Traditional Chinese Grain Decoction

Premium Roasted Barley Sprout, known in TCM as Chao Mai Ya (炒麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the roasted sprouted grain of barley. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a sweet and neutral nature and the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used to support digestion and the smooth flow of qi. This jarred 500g supply is a dried decoction piece suited for teas and soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Chao Mai Ya (炒麦芽), the roasted sprout of Hordeum vulgare
• Premium grade dried barley sprout decoction pieces
• Roasted processing gives a warm toasted grain aroma
• Traditionally associated with supporting digestion in TCM theory
• 500g jarred supply for teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The roasted sprouts are typically golden to amber-brown with a dry, crisp texture and a warm toasted grain aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a mild, gently sweet, nutty grain taste and no harsh bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily grain tea
• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and congee
• Used in seasonal grain-based drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chao Mai Ya is traditionally used to support digestion and the smooth movement of qi in the spleen and stomach. It is commonly simmered alone as a grain tea or paired with hawthorn and dried tangerine peel in decoctions. Folk practice also adds it to congee and soups for gentle digestive support after heavy meals.

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