Roasted Red Adzuki Bean Hong Xiao Dou Vigna angularis Whole Grain for Grinding and Herbal Tea

Roasted Red Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Hong Xiao Dou (红小豆), from Vigna angularis, offered as whole roasted seeds. Low-temperature roasted to a ready-to-use form for grinding into five-grain powders or preparing as a caffeine-free substitute tea. In TCM theory, adzuki bean is considered sweet and sour in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and heart channels. A versatile pantry staple for daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Whole roasted red adzuki bean seeds in bulk loose packaging
• Botanical source Vigna angularis with Chinese name Hong Xiao Dou 红小豆
• Low-temperature roasting preserves natural color and aroma
• Ideal raw material for five-grain milling and substitute tea blends
• Grade 1 quality with normal color and odor, stored at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown whole seeds with a firm texture and a mild nutty roasted aroma from low-temperature baking. When steeped or ground, it typically yields a smooth, gently sweet, earthy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind into five-grain powders for porridge or drinks
• Steep as a caffeine-free adzuki substitute tea
• Cook into soups, congee, or sweet desserts
• Blend with other grains for culinary baking mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, adzuki bean has long been used in congee, soups, and grain powders, often paired with coix seed, lotus seed, or other grains in daily wellness recipes. Traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water balance, it is a common seasonal ingredient in summer grain teas and red bean desserts across Chinese households.

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