Roasted Barley Malt Mai Ya Tea Bags 500g Bulk Loose Herbal Tea for Brewing

Roasted Barley Malt, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the dried germinated barley grain that has been stir-fried until golden. In TCM theory it is associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has a sweet, mild nature. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas and decoctions, it is a simple bulk ingredient for food and beverage preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Stir-fried germinated barley grain prepared in the traditional Mai Ya style
• Botanical source is Hordeum vulgare with the grain as the used part
• In TCM theory Mai Ya is sweet and mild and enters the spleen and stomach channels
• Convenient tea bag format suitable for steeping in hot water
• 500g bulk pack suited to tea houses, food factories, and restaurants

Quality & Sensory

The roasted grains typically show a warm golden-brown color with a dry, firm texture and a toasty, grain-like aroma. When steeped in hot water, the infusion typically has a mild, slightly sweet, malty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep tea bags in hot water for a daily grain-based herbal tea
• Brew as a light roasted infusion for restaurants and tea houses
• Use as a bulk ingredient in food and beverage production
• Enjoy as a caffeine-free warm drink in any season

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Ya is traditionally used in gentle decoctions and daily teas, often paired with herbs such as Shan Zha (山楂) and Shen Qu (神曲) in classic digestive blends. Roasted Mai Ya is commonly steeped alone in hot water as a mild grain tea, and it is a familiar household ingredient during festive seasons when heavier meals are enjoyed.

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