Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee
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Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee

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Description

Gu Ya (Setaria italica) is the dried sprouted grain of foxtail millet, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gǔ Yá (谷芽). Also called Sprouted Millet or Millet Sprout, Gu Ya has been prized for centuries as a gentle, digestion-supporting food herb used in teas, congees, and daily nourishment. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the middle burner and supporting the spleen and stomach.

Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee overview
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee overview
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee overview
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee overview
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional digestion-supporting food herb
  • Dried sprouted foxtail millet grain
  • Setaria italica
  • Suitable for tea, congee, and soup
  • Clean, food-grade quality
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee key features
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee key features
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee key features
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee key features
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its golden-yellow color, light crisp texture, and mild toasted grain aroma. When simmered or brewed, the grains soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and nutty flavor, adding a warm, comforting body to teas and congees without overpowering other ingredients.

Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee quality and texture
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee quality and texture
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee quality and texture
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee quality and texture
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Sprouted Grain
Common Name Gu Ya
Botanical Name Setaria italica
Form Dried Sprouted Grains
Primary Use Herbal Tea and Congee Ingredient
Processing Sprouted and Dried
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee specifications
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee specifications
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee specifications
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee specifications
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal tea blends
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Daily grain-based nourishment
  • Soup-pack ingredient
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee in use
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee in use
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee in use
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee in use
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gu Ya is decocted into teas, congees, and gentle tonics to support daily digestion and spleen-stomach harmony. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food congees, where it pairs with ingredients like hawthorn, barley, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle grains for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee preparation
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee preparation
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee preparation
Gu Ya (Setaria italica Sprouted Grain) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Congee preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Gu Ya?

A: Gu Ya is the common Chinese name for dried sprouted grains of Setaria italica, also called foxtail millet sprout. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and congee.

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

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gu Ya is associated with supporting digestion, harmonizing the middle burner, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. It is often used in congees and teas for daily nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Gu Ya?

A: Rinse the grains and simmer them with congee or soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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