Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare) — 220g Jar, Naturally Sun-Dried, Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea
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Description
Roasted Barley Tea (Hordeum vulgare), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Mài (大麦), is the sun-dried, gently roasted grain of a classic food-herb cherished across East Asia as a daily grain tea. Long prized as a mild, grain-based beverage, Da Mai has been used for centuries to support digestion, ease occasional heaviness after meals, and refresh the body during warm seasons. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and gently cooling, making it a soothing everyday tea that harmonizes the Stomach and Spleen while clearing summer heat.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb grain tea (药食同源)
- Naturally sun-dried and gently roasted
- Caffeine-free, unsweetened, and light-bodied
- 220g resealable jar for daily brewing
- Sourced from Guizhou, China
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried and lightly roasted to preserve its warm golden-brown color, crisp grain texture, and toasted, nutty aroma. When brewed, the grains release a smooth amber infusion with a mellow, slightly sweet toasted-cereal flavor and a clean, refreshing finish—light enough to drink throughout the day and pleasant both hot and chilled.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Roasted Grain Herbal Tea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Da Mai (Roasted Barley Tea) |
| Botanical Name | Hordeum vulgare |
| Net Weight | 220g |
| Origin | Guizhou, China |
| Processing | Natural Sun-Dried and Roasted |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily caffeine-free grain tea, hot or iced
- After-meal beverage to refresh the palate
- Summer cooling drink
- Blended with chrysanthemum, goji, or other herbal teas
- Everyday office or travel hydration
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Da Mai is decocted or steeped as a daily grain tea to support digestion and ease occasional heaviness after rich meals. It is a common household beverage in summer, served hot or chilled to refresh the body during warm weather. Roasted barley is also simmered into congee and light grain soups, and blended with ingredients like chrysanthemum, hawthorn, or dried tangerine peel for gentle seasonal infusions.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Roasted Barley Tea?
A: Roasted Barley Tea is made from the sun-dried and gently roasted grains of Hordeum vulgare, known in Chinese as Da Mai (大麦). It is a traditional food-herb grain tea enjoyed across East Asia as a caffeine-free daily beverage.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Da Mai?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Da Mai is associated with supporting digestion, harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen, and gently clearing summer heat. It is commonly brewed as a light daily tea, especially after meals or during warm seasons.
Q: How do I brew Roasted Barley Tea?
A: Add a small handful of roasted barley grains to hot water and steep for 3–5 minutes, or simmer briefly for a deeper toasted flavor. It can be served hot or chilled, and the grains may be re-steeped. Adjust the amount to your taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 15 cm |
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