Adzuki Bean Chi Xiao Dou 500g Vacuum Packed Whole Red Beans for Tea Soup and Congee

Adzuki Bean, known in TCM as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆), from Vigna angularis, is a dried whole seed of a common culinary legume. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with mild sweetness and blandness and is a familiar ingredient in herbal teas, soups, and congee. This batch is raw whole grain with intact seeds and normal color and aroma, suitable for everyday food and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole adzuki beans identified as Chi Xiao Dou (赤小豆) in TCM
• Botanical source Vigna angularis, a widely used culinary legume
• Vacuum packed 500g bag keeps the raw grain fresh at room temperature
• Grade 1 whole seeds with intact rate of 95% or higher and low impurities
• Versatile raw ingredient for red bean and coix seed style teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish brown with a smooth, firm seed coat and uniform oval shape. The dry beans have a normal mild grain aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a starchy, gently sweet taste and turn the cooking liquid a light reddish tone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with coix seed or other grains for red bean and barley style herbal tea
• Cook into red bean soup or sweet dessert soup
• Add to rice porridge and congee for a traditional grain dish
• Use in culinary recipes such as red bean paste fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Xiao Dou is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water metabolism and is a common household ingredient in dampness-focused food therapy. It is traditionally simmered with Yi Yi Ren (coix seed) for daily herbal tea, cooked into red bean soups, or added to congee, especially during humid seasons. It is also a staple in folk cuisine for festive red bean dishes.

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