Coix Seed Tea Yi Yi Ren 80g Cold Brew Herbal Tea Dried Job’s Tears Chinese Herbal Wellness Drink

Coix Seed Tea, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, made from dried Job's tears seeds. In TCM theory, coix seed is sweet, bland, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This jarred 80g pack is prepared for cold brewing and simple daily herbal tea. Store at room temperature in a dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried coix seed, the traditional Chinese herb Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, dried Job's tears seeds
• Cold-brew friendly form suited to quick daily herbal tea preparation
• In TCM theory, sweet, bland, and slightly cold in nature
• Convenient 80g jarred pack, sugar-free with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically whole, creamy white to pale yellow grains with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, grain-like aroma. Cold brewed, the tea typically tastes light, clean, and subtly nutty with a gentle starchy sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew a small handful of seeds in water for a light daily herbal tea
• Simmer into traditional coix seed decoctions or wellness soups
• Add to congee or porridge for a mild, grainy flavor
• Combine with other TCM herbs such as atractylodes or achyranthes in traditional blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, coix seed is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs like atractylodes rhizome (Cang Zhu) and achyranthes (Niu Xi) in classic dampness-resolving formulas. It is also a common culinary ingredient in congee, desserts, and summer drinks across China, where it is valued as a gentle everyday grain-herb for seasonal wellness routines.

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