Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare) — 450g Jar, Unsweetened Chinese Da Mai Cha

Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Mài Chá (大麦茶), is the gently roasted grain of barley—a classic food-herb (药食同源) ingredient long treasured in Chinese daily wellness culture. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and mildly cooling, making it a gentle, everyday brew traditionally used to support digestion, ease heaviness after rich meals, and clear summertime heat. This 450g jar offers a generous supply of loose roasted barley, unsweetened and ready for daily brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) roasted barley
• 450g large jar, unsweetened and caffeine-free
• Gently roasted for a warm, toasty aroma
• New-crop barley from Anhui, China
• Suitable for hot or cold brewing daily

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully roasted to a deep amber-brown, giving the grains a warm, toasted aroma reminiscent of baked bread and caramel. The loose grains are dry, uniform, and free-flowing. When brewed, the liquor turns a clear golden-brown with a smooth, nutty, lightly bittersweet flavor and a clean, refreshing finish—equally pleasant served hot or chilled over ice.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily hot tea at home or office
• Iced barley tea for summer refreshment
• After-meal beverage to accompany rich food
• Caffeine-free evening drink
• Commercial or bulk service use

Traditional Uses

In folk Chinese practice, roasted barley tea is a beloved everyday brew, simmered in large pots and served warm after meals or chilled during hot summer months. It is a common household staple in northern China, where families keep a jar on hand for daily drinking and for welcoming guests. As a food-herb, barley is also cooked into congee and light grain soups, and its roasted form is brewed alone or blended with ingredients like cassia seed, chrysanthemum, or dried tangerine peel for a gentle, warming infusion.

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