--- product_id: 11657164 title: "Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi" brand: "assi" price: "R662" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Assi" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi **Brand:** assi **Price:** R662 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi by assi - **How much does it cost?** R662 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi) ## Best For - assi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted assi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com : Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi : Grocery Tea Sampler : Everything Else Review: ACRYLAMIDE in my Barley Tea!? Oh No! - I had to make this review in response to all of the 1-star reviews panicking about acrylamide in the product. Acrylamide is a byproduct of the Maillard Reaction (i.e. cooking and browning carbohydrates). Literally any cooked or roasted food you eat has acrylamide in it, including but not limited to: coffee, potato chips, french fries, toasted bread, etc. Not only does roasted barley have less than 1/3 the acrylamide of potato chips, scientific studies have proved that there were "non-detectable amounts of acrylamide" in roasted barley tea. Now that is settled, let's go in for the product review. The barley grains were beautifully and evenly roasted. No burnt pieces, loose chaff, or debris on the bottom of the bag. I tried grinding them up with a mortar and pestle but they're still a bit hard, so I decided to just brew them whole. You can smell it! That rich, nutty, and slightly sweet aroma as the tea for darker. I steeped it in near-boiling water for about 5 minutes and got a nice medium-brown color. It tastes amazing! It definitely feels like it has some light coffee notes, but with none of the caffeine content. I'm going to try and substitute this for coffee and tea in the mornings. One sec! I'm going to go brew myself another cup! Review: Delicious, convenient and Product of Korea (mine were) - There were pictures from other customers where origin was from China, but all the bags I’ve bought so far (currently 3) all clearly state in the back of the bag that it is a product of Korea. I brew this tea everyday and it is delicious. Super easy to prepare, I put some into my stockpot, add some water, boil, let it cool and then I put it in my fridge to have refreshing barley tea any time I want. You can prolly get this for a lot cheaper at a local Korean market, but the time and cost for me to go there and makes ordering it via desertcart the smarter choice. Great size and will last you for awhile. This has no caffeine in it, so I also like to brew a batch for my nieces. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009XZOGO4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #19,753 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #187 in Black Tea | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (946) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | SYNCHKG046523 | | Package Dimensions | 13.03 x 9.06 x 1.81 inches; 2.05 Pounds | | UPC | 081652100188 | | Units | 32.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Assi - **Flavor:** Roasted Barley - **Item Form:** Loose Leaves - **Tea Variety:** Barley - **Unit Count:** 32.0 Ounce ## Images ![Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ws2qA3cpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why does this say 1 lb, and yet the shipping weight says 12.8 ounces?** A: Well, It's a pound of roasted barley. The shipping weight...who knows!!! I wouldn't worry about it. **Q: Where barley comes from? is it korea or china? thank you** A: Says on the bag made in China packaged in Korea. Also comes with a heavy metal warning via CA prop 65. **Q: is it organic** A: I don't know. The package does not say so. Sorry! **Q: What is barley tea for?** A: It is a tisane. A non-tea “tea”. There are health benefits, but I drink it because I like the grainy and nutty taste. It makes for a tasty alternative to tea and coffee. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ACRYLAMIDE in my Barley Tea!? Oh No! *by S***N on December 23, 2025* I had to make this review in response to all of the 1-star reviews panicking about acrylamide in the product. Acrylamide is a byproduct of the Maillard Reaction (i.e. cooking and browning carbohydrates). Literally any cooked or roasted food you eat has acrylamide in it, including but not limited to: coffee, potato chips, french fries, toasted bread, etc. Not only does roasted barley have less than 1/3 the acrylamide of potato chips, scientific studies have proved that there were "non-detectable amounts of acrylamide" in roasted barley tea. Now that is settled, let's go in for the product review. The barley grains were beautifully and evenly roasted. No burnt pieces, loose chaff, or debris on the bottom of the bag. I tried grinding them up with a mortar and pestle but they're still a bit hard, so I decided to just brew them whole. You can smell it! That rich, nutty, and slightly sweet aroma as the tea for darker. I steeped it in near-boiling water for about 5 minutes and got a nice medium-brown color. It tastes amazing! It definitely feels like it has some light coffee notes, but with none of the caffeine content. I'm going to try and substitute this for coffee and tea in the mornings. One sec! I'm going to go brew myself another cup! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious, convenient and Product of Korea (mine were) *by P***R on October 10, 2025* There were pictures from other customers where origin was from China, but all the bags I’ve bought so far (currently 3) all clearly state in the back of the bag that it is a product of Korea. I brew this tea everyday and it is delicious. Super easy to prepare, I put some into my stockpot, add some water, boil, let it cool and then I put it in my fridge to have refreshing barley tea any time I want. You can prolly get this for a lot cheaper at a local Korean market, but the time and cost for me to go there and makes ordering it via Amazon the smarter choice. Great size and will last you for awhile. This has no caffeine in it, so I also like to brew a batch for my nieces. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tasty Tea *by K***Y on January 19, 2026* After traveling to South Korea, I've been craving this tea--it's exactly the same! For some reason it's hard to find in asian grocery stores, so I'm really glad it's available on here. The tea is so fragrant and has a slight creaminess. Perfect for hot and cold drinks depending on the season! ## Frequently Bought Together - Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Roasted Corn Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Korean Roasted Corn Tea (400g) – 100% Natural, Traditional Hot or Cold Oksusu Char, Healthy Beverage from Korean-Grown Corn, Easy to brew, Zipper Bag Packaging --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*