San Jiao Tea Roasted Malt Roasted Rice Sprout Charred Hawthorn Refreshing Summer Wellness Tea 260g

San Jiao Tea (三焦茶), also known as San Jiao Cha, is a roasted herbal blend of Mai Ya (麦芽, Hordeum vulgare), Gu Ya (谷芽, Setaria italica), and Jiao Shan Zha (焦山楂, Crataegus pinnatifida). This traditional Chinese herbal tea combines three gently processed ingredients valued in TCM for supporting digestive comfort and a light, refreshed feeling. In TCM theory, the blend is associated with the middle jiao and is traditionally used after heavy or rich meals. It is prepared as a simple infusion for daily seasonal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional three-ingredient blend of roasted malt, roasted rice sprout, and charred hawthorn
• Known in TCM as San Jiao Tea (三焦茶), associated with the middle jiao
• Ingredients are gently roasted to bring out a warm, aromatic character
• Traditionally used to support digestive comfort after rich or heavy meals
• Simple to prepare as a daily infusion, especially in summer

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows a mix of golden-brown roasted malt, pale roasted rice sprout, and dark charred hawthorn pieces. It has a warm, toasted, slightly sweet aroma. When brewed, the liquor is light amber with a mild, gently sweet and slightly tart taste and a smooth, clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea infusion
• After-meal digestive tea
• Summer seasonal wellness drink
• Decoction with other mild herbs
• Warm or chilled infusion for gatherings

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, San Jiao Tea is traditionally used to support the middle jiao and digestive comfort. Mai Ya, Gu Ya, and Jiao Shan Zha are classic ingredients in traditional formulas for supporting digestion after heavy meals. The blend is commonly prepared as a simple decoction or infusion, often taken after meals or during summer. It may be paired with other mild herbs such as chen pi or fu ling in traditional preparations.

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