San Jiao Tea Jiao Shan Zha Chao Mai Ya Gu Ya Blend Herbal Tea 150g Digestive Wellness Drink

San Jiao Tea, a traditional Chinese herbal blend of charred hawthorn (焦山楂 Jiao Shan Zha, Crataegus pinnatifida fruit), stir-fried malted barley and rice sprouts (炒麦芽 Chao Mai Ya, Hordeum vulgare; 炒谷芽 Chao Gu Ya, Oryza sativa). In TCM theory these roasted grains and fruits are traditionally associated with supporting food digestion and easing food stagnation. This sugar-free pre-packaged tea is convenient for daily brewing as a mild wellness infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Jiao San Xian trio of charred hawthorn, fried malt and fried rice sprout
• Sugar-free pre-packaged blend suitable for everyday herbal tea brewing
• In TCM traditionally used to help relieve food stagnation and support digestion
• Roasted processing gives a warm mellow character and reduced rawness
• Originates from Anhui province with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows dark reddish-brown hawthorn slices mixed with pale golden malted grains. Roasting lends a warm toasty aroma with a faint fruity tang. When steeped, the liquor is typically amber with a mildly sweet, slightly sour and grainy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer briefly as a light decoction after meals
• Serve warm during seasonal feasts or heavy meals
• Add to congee cooking for a grain-fruit flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, charred hawthorn is traditionally associated with aiding meat and fatty food digestion, while fried malt and rice sprouts are traditionally linked to breaking down starchy food stagnation. Together they form the classic Jiao San Xian combination, often simmered or steeped and taken warm after meals, especially during festive seasons when diet is heavier.

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