Korean Roasted Bitter Melon | Nutty Goya Tea Slices | 3.5 oz
Kosbee Korean Roasted Bitter Melon is goya (여주) grown in Korea and slow-roasted into thick slices — caffeine-free with no added sugar and only about 4 calories a cup, roasted so the harsh bitterness gives way to a nutty, savory tea.
Raw bitter melon is famously, almost unbearably bitter, which is why so many people give up on it. Roasting changes everything: the bitterness mellows into a warm, nutty, savory flavor much like barley or dunggulle tea. Each resealable pouch holds 3.5 oz (100 g).
Bitter melon has a reputation for being almost too bitter to drink — and that's exactly the barrier Kosbee set out to solve. By slicing Korean-grown goya thick and roasting it with care, the harsh edge mellows into a warm, nutty, savory cup, so you can finally enjoy it the way you'd sip barley tea.
Roasted Away the Bitterness
The number-one complaint about bitter melon is the bitterness — many shoppers buy raw dried goya and pour it out. Kosbee slow-roasts it so that sharp edge turns into a deep, nutty, savory, barley-like flavor that's genuinely pleasant to drink.
It has no added sugar and only about 4 calories per cup, so it's an easy everyday drink, hot or iced.
Korean Slices, Not Capsules or Teabags
Most bitter melon online is sold as capsules or crushed teabags. Kosbee gives you the real thing: thick, whole Korean-grown slices you brew yourself, a Product of Korea you can see and taste.
The slices re-steep, so a single pouch goes a long way.
What's in the Pouch
- 100% Korean Roasted Bitter Melon (Goya / 여주)
- Whole bitter melon grown in Korea, sliced thick and slow-roasted, with nothing added.
- Roasted, Not Bitter
- Roasting trades the harsh bitterness for a warm, nutty, savory, barley-tea-like flavor.
- No Sugar, Low Calorie
- 0 g added sugar and only about 4 calories per cup; naturally a good source of fiber.
- Thick Whole Slices
- Real sliced pieces — not a capsule or a crushed teabag — that re-steep well.
A 0.7 oz (20 g) serving has about 4 g of dietary fiber (16% DV); the 3.5 oz (100 g) pouch makes about 5 strong servings, and the slices re-steep.
How to Brew Korean Roasted Bitter Melon
For tea, rinse 0.35 to 0.7 oz (10 to 20 g) of slices, add to 1.5 to 2 quarts (1.5 to 2 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20 to 30 minutes.
It's nutty and savory — closer to barley or dunggulle tea than to bitter raw melon — and pleasant before or after a meal. The slices re-steep, so you can brew a second pot.
For an iced version, brew a larger batch and chill it in the fridge to drink through the day.
How to Enjoy It Safely
If you take any medication or are under medical care, talk to your doctor before drinking bitter melon tea.
Bitter melon is not recommended during pregnancy — if you are pregnant or nursing, please avoid it or consult your doctor.
It's gentler on a full stomach, so enjoy it after meals if a strong cup bothers an empty stomach, and drink it in moderation.
Common Questions About Bitter Melon Tea
Is this bitter melon grown in Korea?
Yes. Kosbee Korean Roasted Bitter Melon is goya grown in Korea, sliced thick and slow-roasted with no added sugar or caffeine. It comes as whole slices — not capsules or teabags — packed in a resealable pouch and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you get clean, traceable slices.
How do I make bitter melon tea?
Rinse 0.35 to 0.7 oz (10 to 20 g) of slices, add to 1.5 to 2 quarts (1.5 to 2 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20 to 30 minutes. It's nutty and savory, not bitter, and the slices re-steep for a second pot. Chill it for an iced version.
Is there anyone who should avoid it?
Yes. Bitter melon is not recommended during pregnancy, so avoid it or consult your doctor if pregnant or nursing. If you take any medication or are under medical care, talk to your doctor first. It's also gentler after meals than on an empty stomach.
How is roasted bitter melon different from raw or capsules?
Most bitter melon is sold raw and unbearably bitter, or hidden in capsules and teabags. Kosbee roasts thick Korean goya slices so the bitterness turns nutty and savory — you brew the real, whole slices yourself, caffeine-free with no added sugar, as a Product of Korea.
Roasted slices vs bitter melon pills vs powder — which form should I pick?
They are the same Korean bitter melon in three forms, and the difference is how you use it. Roasted slices are for brewing: a nutty, savory tea you drink by the cup, hot or iced, with slices that re-steep. Pills (yeoju-hwan) are small rolled pellets of dried, ground bitter melon you swallow with water — no brewing, no taste, easy to carry. Powder is finely milled bitter melon you stir into water, smoothies, or yogurt, so you taste it fully and can adjust the amount. Choose slices if you want a tea ritual, pills for zero prep and no bitterness, and powder if you like blending it into food. See all three forms here.
Bring This Korean Tea Home
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