Puffed Roasted Coix Seed Tea Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 Ready to Eat Herbal Grain Tea 1000g Bag

Puffed Roasted Coix Seed Tea, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen. These roasted and puffed coix seeds are a ready-to-eat grain tea product made from the dried seed of the plant. In TCM theory, coix seed is traditionally associated with a sweet and bland flavor and a slightly cold nature. Steep in hot water for a mild grain tea or enjoy as a roasted snack.

Key Selling Points

• Roasted and puffed coix seed flowers ready to eat or steep in hot water
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen dried seed
• Known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 a classic grain tea ingredient
• Puffed texture makes a convenient instant herbal grain tea
• Sugar free prepacked 1000g bag from a Bozhou production facility

Quality & Sensory

Typically light golden to pale yellow with a crisp puffed texture and a warm roasted grain aroma. When steeped in hot water, the tea typically has a mild nutty taste with subtle roasted sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily grain tea
• Eat directly as a roasted puffed snack
• Brew with other grains for a blended herbal tea
• Serve warm during seasonal changes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, coix seed has long been included in grain teas, congee, and decoctions, often paired with herbs such as poria or lotus seed in traditional formulas. Roasted coix seed is commonly prepared as a warm daily tea, and the roasted form is traditionally considered gentler for regular household use. It is also a familiar ingredient in seasonal grain blends and five grain tea mixes.

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