Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare) — Original Flavor, Medium-Roast, 220g Jar, No-Brew Needed

Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare) is the gently roasted grain of barley, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Mài (大麦). Long prized as a warming, digestion-supporting food grain, Da Mai has been used for centuries in daily teas, congee, and grain-based tonics. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly cooling after roasting, making it a gentle yet refreshing grain tea for everyday drinking. This original-flavor medium-roast barley tea comes in a 220g jar, ready to cold-brew or steep without boiling.

Key Selling Points

• Original flavor medium-roasted barley tea
• 220g resealable jar, pre-packaged
• Cold-brew friendly, no boiling needed
• Single ingredient: barley (Hordeum vulgare)
• Naturally occurring grain sugars, no added sugar

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is medium-roasted to a warm amber-brown hue, with a dry, crisp grain texture and a deep toasted aroma reminiscent of toasted bread and caramel. When cold-brewed or steeped, the liquor turns clear golden-brown and delivers a smooth, nutty, lightly sweet taste with a clean, refreshing finish. The natural sweetness comes entirely from the barley itself, with no added sugars.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily cold-brewed grain tea
• Hot steeped tea for meals
• Afternoon refreshment at home or office
• Served chilled in summer
• Caffeine-free evening drink

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Mai is roasted and brewed as a daily grain tea to support comfortable digestion and gentle refreshment. It is commonly simmered into congee, blended with other grains, or steeped alone as a warming drink after meals. In TCM food therapy, roasted barley tea is often enjoyed during warm seasons for its light, drying, and refreshing qualities, and it pairs well with ingredients like hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and chrysanthemum.

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