Barley Tea Da Mai Cha 500g Roasted Barley Grains for Brewing and Culinary Use

Barley Tea, known in Chinese as Da Mai Cha (大麦茶), is made from roasted grains of barley (Hordeum vulgare). This 500g pack contains whole roasted barley kernels in their natural form, sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM tradition, roasted barley is considered mild and gently supportive of digestion, and it is a familiar everyday grain tea in Chinese households. It can be simmered or steeped for a toasty caffeine-free beverage and is also used in cooking. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole roasted barley grains sold in a resealable 500g self-sealing bag
• Botanical source is barley, Hordeum vulgare, known in TCM as Da Mai (大麦)
• Traditional grain tea valued in Chinese households as a mild daily beverage
• Caffeine-free roasted grain flavor suitable for brewing and culinary use
• Sourced from Anhui province with a 24-month shelf life when stored sealed

Quality & Sensory

The grains are typically uniform, golden to deep brown from roasting, with a firm, dry texture and a characteristic toasty, nutty aroma. When simmered or steeped, the brew typically shows a warm amber color and a smooth, roasted, slightly malty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer or steep the roasted grains for a warm toasty grain tea
• Serve chilled as a refreshing caffeine-free household beverage
• Add to cooking and culinary recipes for roasted grain flavor
• Enjoy after meals as a traditional everyday drink

Traditional Uses

In Chinese tradition, roasted barley has long been simmered as a simple household tea, often served after meals or in warm weather. In TCM theory, barley is considered mild in nature and is traditionally associated with supporting comfortable digestion and fluid balance. It is commonly prepared by boiling a handful of grains in water until the brew turns amber, and it is a familiar accompaniment to rich or oily foods.

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