Roasted Barley Sprout Herbal Tea 200g Jar Mai Ya Traditional Chinese Wellness Tea

Roasted Barley Sprout, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the dried germinated grain of barley. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used to support digestion and soothe occasional bloating after heavy meals. This 200g jar contains pre-packaged roasted sprouts ready for steeping as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient roasted barley sprout from Hordeum vulgare
• Known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽) with sweet neutral nature
• Pre-packaged 200g jar for convenient daily steeping
• Lightly roasted for a warm toasted aroma and mild taste
• Traditionally used in TCM to support healthy digestion

Quality & Sensory

The roasted sprouts are typically golden to light brown with a dry crisp texture and a warm toasted grain aroma. When steeped, the liquor is typically pale amber with a mild nutty slightly sweet taste. Batch color and aroma may vary slightly with harvest and roasting.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Add to congee during cooking
• Simmer in light soups
• Include in homemade decoctions
• Use as a gentle after-meal infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Mai Ya is often prepared as a simple decoction or tea after meals to support digestion. It is commonly paired with hawthorn (Shan Zha) or tangerine peel (Chen Pi) in traditional formulas. Folk practice also adds roasted barley sprout to congee and light soups for everyday digestive wellness.

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