Malt (Hordeum vulgare) — Dried Food-Herb Grain for Tea, Soup & Congee
Price range: $4.61 through $5.02
Description
Malt (Hordeum vulgare), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mài Yá (麦芽), is the dried sprouted grain of barley, a classic food herb (药食同源) prized for centuries as a gentle, digestive-supporting botanical. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet effective herb traditionally used to harmonize the Stomach, move stagnant food, and support smooth digestion. This listing features naturally sun-dried malt from Henan, offered as a 500g food-grade agricultural product.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb (药食同源) — sprouted barley grain
- Naturally sun-dried, food-grade agricultural product
- Sourced from Henan, a classic barley-growing region
- Suitable for tea, congee, and soup-style decoctions
- 500g value pack with 24-month shelf life
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its golden-tan color, plump grain texture, and warm, lightly toasted cereal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the grains soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet, malty flavor with a smooth, rounded body — pleasant on its own or blended with other grains and herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Grain |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mai Ya (Malt) |
| Botanical Name | Hordeum vulgare |
| Origin | Henan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and grain-based infusions
- Congee and grain porridge
- Soup and decoction-style cooking
- Blended with other food herbs such as Gu Ya or Fu Xiao Mai
- Daily food-therapy grain accompaniment
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Mai Ya is decocted into teas, congee, and gentle grain soups to support everyday digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in traditional food-therapy blends, often paired with Gu Ya (sprouted rice), Fu Xiao Mai (light wheat), or Shan Zha (hawthorn) in seasonal decoctions. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or combined with other grains for a warm, mildly sweet infusion enjoyed after meals.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Mai Ya?
A: Mai Ya is the common Chinese name for dried sprouted barley grain (Hordeum vulgare). It is a traditional food herb (药食同源) used in teas, congee, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Mai Ya?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Mai Ya is associated with supporting digestion, harmonizing the Stomach, and moving stagnant food. It is often used in grain teas and congee for daily digestive comfort.
Q: How do I use dried Mai Ya?
A: Rinse the grains and simmer them in water as a tea, or add them to congee and soups. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Wheat bud 500g, Fried malt 500g, Rice sprouts 500g, Fried rice sprouts 500g, Sago 500g, Burnt malt 500g, Huaishui wheat 500g, Grain sprouts 500g, Fried grain sprouts 500g |
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