Yi Mi Ren (Coix Seed / Job’s Tears) — Guizhou Roasted Coix lacryma-jobi for Soup & Tea
Price range: $4.61 through $4.77
Description
Yi Mi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi), also known as Coix Seed or Job's Tears, is the dried, naturally sun-dried grain of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yì Mǐ Rén (薏米仁). Revered for centuries as a gentle, dampness-transforming and spleen-supporting grain, Yi Mi Ren has been prized in daily congee, soups, and herbal teas. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cool, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing staple for supporting fluid balance and digestive ease. This Guizhou new-crop batch is offered in a roasted form, lightly toasted to warm its character and deepen its aroma.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional dampness-transforming food herb
- Guizhou new-crop Coix Seed (Job's Tears)
- Roasted for a warmer, nuttier character
- Naturally sun-dried, small-grain form
- Everyday ingredient for congee, soup, and tea
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried and lightly roasted to preserve its creamy ivory color, plump rounded grain, and firm, smooth texture. The roasted grains carry a warm, toasted, nut-like aroma. When simmered, they soften into a tender, slightly chewy bite and release a gentle, subtly sweet, earthy flavor that lends body and a soft milky quality to congee, broths, and teas.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb Grain |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yi Mi Ren (Coix Seed / Job's Tears) |
| Botanical Name | Coix lacryma-jobi |
| Origin | Guizhou, China |
| Form | Roasted Whole Grain, Small-Grain |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried and Roasted |
Usage Scenarios
- Congee and grain porridge
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Everyday culinary cooking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Yi Mi Ren is simmered into congee, soups, and gentle daily tonics to support the body through damp, humid seasons. It is a familiar ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like red bean, lotus seed, Chinese yam, and jujube. As a tea, the roasted grains are brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a warm, lightly nutty infusion enjoyed as part of everyday nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Yi Mi Ren?
A: Yi Mi Ren is the common Chinese name for Coix Seed, also known as Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi). It is a traditional food herb grain used in congee, soups, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Yi Mi Ren?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Yi Mi Ren is associated with transforming dampness, supporting the spleen, and promoting gentle fluid balance. It is often used in congee and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use roasted Yi Mi Ren?
A: Rinse the grains and simmer them with congee, soup, or tea ingredients. Roasting gives them a warmer, nuttier character. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference. As a precaution, it is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Large capsules of barley kernels, Small capsules of barley kernels |
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