Roasted Yi Mi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi) — Ready-to-Eat Job’s Tears Kernels, 100g

Roasted Yi Mi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen) are the dry-roasted, ready-to-eat kernels of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yì Mǐ Rén (薏米仁), also called Job's Tears or Coix Seed. Prized for centuries as a gentle, dampness-transforming grain, Yi Mi Ren has been used in congee, soups, and daily teas to support the Spleen and harmonize the body. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cool, making it a mild yet dependable staple for everyday nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Ready-to-eat roasted Job's Tears kernels
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Dry-roasted for a warm, nutty aroma
• Convenient 100g resealable pouch
• Sourced from Anhui, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dry-roasted to a warm golden-beige tone, giving the kernels a firm, slightly crisp bite and a toasted, nutty fragrance. The flavor is mild and gently sweet with a soft roasted finish, pleasant to eat straight from the pouch or to add to warm dishes. When simmered, the kernels soften and lend a smooth, lightly creamy body to congee and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eaten directly as a light daily snack
• Added to congee and grain porridge
• Simmered in soups and broths
• Brewed as a simple grain tea
• Blended into seasonal food-therapy bowls

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yi Mi Ren is a familiar kitchen grain, simmered into congee, soups, and gentle daily tonics to support the Spleen and help transform dampness. It is often paired with red bean, lotus seed, Chinese yam, and jujube in seasonal congee and soup formulas. As a light tea, the roasted kernels are steeped alone or blended with other grains for a warm, nutty infusion enjoyed throughout the year.

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