Korean Rice & Solomon's Seal Tea | Nurungji Dunggulle | 50/100 Tea Bags
Korean Rice & Solomon's Seal Tea (누룽지 둥굴레차) comes in boxes of 50 or 100 roasted grain tea bags, made in Korea by Danongwon (다농원). Each 1.5 g tea bag blends nurungji (scorched rice), brown rice, roasted Solomon's seal root, corn, and black soybean for a nutty, mellow cup with a gentle natural sweetness.
It is the taste of the toasty rice crust at the bottom of a Korean rice pot, rounded out with the soft sweetness of roasted Solomon's seal. Steep it hot in a minute or two, or cold-brew it for an iced tea.
At Kosbee, we hand-select authentic Korean foods and bring them to North America. Danongwon is a Korean tea maker in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do, that produces its teas in a HACCP-certified facility.
What Are Nurungji and Solomon's Seal?
Nurungji (누룽지) is the golden rice crust that forms at the bottom of the pot when rice is cooked; Koreans have long simmered it in water for a toasty after-meal drink. Solomon's seal (Polygonatum, dunggulle 둥굴레 in Korean) is a plant whose roasted root is a classic Korean grain-tea ingredient with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Together they make a smooth roasted tea that is easy to drink every day.
Key Facts
- Ingredients
- Nurungji rice 40% (Korea), brown rice 34% (imported), Solomon's seal root 13% (China), corn 7% (Korea), black soybean 6% (Korea). Nothing else is listed.
- Taste
- Nutty and toasty from the scorched rice and brown rice, with a mellow, gently sweet finish from roasted Solomon's seal root.
- Caffeine
- No tea leaves or coffee are in the ingredient list; this is a grain-and-root tea.
- Tea Bags
- Danongwon "Hot & Cool" filter-paper tea bags made to steep in hot or cold water, each individually wrapped.
- Net Weight
- 100 tea bags: 5.29 oz (150 g). 50 tea bags: 2.65 oz (75 g). Each tea bag is 0.05 oz (1.5 g).
- Origin
- Product of Korea, made in a HACCP-certified facility. Food type: infusion tea (침출차).
How to Brew
Hot: place one tea bag in 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) of water at about 176°F (80°C). Steep 1 to 2 minutes, give the bag a shake, and remove it.
Iced: place one tea bag in 4 fl oz (120 mL) of cold water. Steep 3 to 4 minutes, shake and remove the bag, then add ice.
Pro tip: for a larger mug or a pitcher, add one more tea bag per extra cup rather than steeping longer.
Nurungji Dunggulle Tea vs Scorched Rice Tea vs Solomon's Seal Root
A plain scorched rice tea such as Korean Scorched Rice Tea tastes purely of toasted rice. Dried Korean Solomon's Seal Root is a loose root you simmer yourself. This Danongwon blend sits in between: nurungji leads, Solomon's seal adds a soft sweetness, and brown rice, corn, and black soybean deepen the roasted flavor, all in a ready-to-steep bag.
Storage, Allergens, and Good to Know
Store in a dry, cool place to keep the flavor and aroma.
Contains: Soy. Made in a facility that also processes peach, wheat, buckwheat, walnut (a tree nut), peanut, and milk.
If you are pregnant or nursing, take any medication, or are under medical care, consult your healthcare provider before use. Enjoy in moderation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this nurungji Solomon's seal tea made in Korea?
Yes. It is made in Korea by Danongwon (다농원) in a HACCP-certified facility and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse. The Solomon's seal root is from China and the brown rice is imported; the nurungji rice, corn, and black soybean are Korean.
What does nurungji dunggulle tea taste like?
It is nutty and toasty, like the rice crust from a Korean rice pot, with a mellow, gently sweet finish from roasted Solomon's seal root.
How do I brew it hot or iced?
Hot: steep one bag in 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) of water at about 176°F (80°C) for 1 to 2 minutes. Iced: steep one bag in 4 fl oz (120 mL) of cold water for 3 to 4 minutes, then add ice.
Does it contain caffeine?
The ingredient list has no tea leaves or coffee; it is made only from nurungji rice, brown rice, Solomon's seal root, corn, and black soybean.
Does it contain any allergens?
Yes. It contains soy from black soybean. It is made in a facility that also processes peach, wheat, buckwheat, walnut, peanut, and milk.
A Toasty Cup, One Tea Bag at a Time
Each box ships from our New Jersey warehouse within one business day, with free shipping on orders of $60 or more.
Explore More Korean Herbal Teas at Kosbee. Like roasted teas? Try Korean Black Barley Tea or Korean Buckwheat Tea.
