Korean Roasted Burdock Root | Gobo Tea Slices | 5.25 oz

Kosbee Korean Roasted Burdock Root is gobo (우엉) grown in Chungju, Korea, and slow-roasted into thick, whole slices — caffeine-free with no added sugar, for a deep, nutty, coffee-like tea you can sip hot or cold.

Raw burdock can taste sharp and earthy, which is why many people find it hard to drink. Roasting is the fix: it turns that edge into a warm, deep, nutty flavor a lot like a comforting cup of coffee or barley tea. Each resealable pouch holds 5.25 oz (150 g).

In the West, burdock was long valued as an herb, but its earthy taste kept many from drinking it as tea. Koreans found the answer in roasting. Kosbee takes plump burdock from Chungju — one of Korea's best burdock regions — slices it thick, and roasts it to a deep, nutty flavor worthy of replacing your coffee.

Roasted Away the "Tastes Like Dirt"

The most common complaint about burdock tea is that raw root tastes like dirt. Kosbee slow-roasts it so that earthy, astringent edge turns into a deep, nutty, slightly sweet, coffee-like flavor — an easy, satisfying caffeine-free cup.

It has no added sugar and no caffeine, so it's an easy everyday drink, hot or iced.

From Chungju, Korea's Burdock Region

Kosbee uses burdock grown in Chungju, a Korean region known for root vegetables, where wide day-night temperature swings concentrate the root's natural sweetness. It is a Product of Korea with a clearly named origin.

And it comes as thick, whole premium slices — not dusty cut-and-sifted bits — so a few pieces steep into a rich, clean cup.

What's in the Pouch

100% Korean Roasted Burdock Root (Gobo / 우엉)

Whole burdock from Chungju, Korea, slow-roasted with nothing added.

Deeply Roasted, Nutty & Smooth

Roasting turns the raw root's earthy, astringent edge into a deep, nutty, coffee-like flavor.

Thick Whole Slices, Not Powder

Premium thick slices rather than dusty cut-and-sifted bits — a few steep into a rich cup.

Caffeine-Free, No Added Sugar

0 g added sugar and no caffeine; burdock also naturally contains the soluble fiber inulin.

The 5.25 oz (150 g) pouch makes about 15 servings (1/4 cup / 10 g each); a few slices steep into a strong cup.

How to Brew Korean Roasted Burdock Root

For tea, rinse 3 to 5 roasted slices, add to 1 quart (about 1 liter) of hot water, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes; for a stronger cup, simmer it.

For iced gobo water, brew a larger batch, chill it in the fridge, and drink it through the day in place of coffee or plain water.

For a vegan broth, simmer a few slices with radish and shiitake to add deep, savory umami to soups.

How to Enjoy It Safely

It's a gentle everyday tea, but enjoy it in moderation and keep up your water intake as you would with any herbal tea.

If you take prescription medication, such as blood thinners, or have surgery scheduled, talk to your doctor before drinking it regularly.

Burdock is in the daisy family (Asteraceae), so check the label if you are allergic to ragweed or daisies; if you are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor first.

Common Questions About Burdock Tea

Where is this burdock root from?

Kosbee Korean Roasted Burdock Root is gobo grown in Chungju, Korea — one of the country's top burdock regions — then roasted with no added sugar or caffeine. It comes in thick whole slices, packed in a resealable pouch, and ships from our New Jersey warehouse, so you get clean, traceable root.

How do I make burdock root tea?

Rinse 3 to 5 roasted slices, add to 1 quart (1 liter) of hot water, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes; simmer it for a stronger cup. For iced gobo water, brew a batch, chill it, and drink it through the day in place of coffee.

Is there anything to know before drinking it?

Enjoy it in moderation and keep up your water intake, as with any herbal tea. If you take prescription medication such as blood thinners or have surgery scheduled, check with your doctor. Burdock is in the daisy family, so note any ragweed or daisy allergy, and consult your doctor if pregnant or nursing.

How is roasted burdock different from raw burdock tea?

Most burdock tea is raw, thin cut-and-sifted root that can taste like dirt and dust. Kosbee roasts thick Korean slices from Chungju, which turns that earthy edge into a deep, nutty, coffee-like flavor — caffeine-free, with no added sugar, and clearly a Product of Korea.

Bring This Korean Tea Home

Want a deep, nutty, caffeine-free Korean tea to sip in place of coffee? Explore More Korean Herbs at Kosbee. Sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.