{"product_id":"ssanggye-korean-scorched-rice-tea","title":"Korean Scorched Rice Tea | Nurungji · Sungnyung | 누룽지차","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKorean scorched rice tea\u003c\/strong\u003e (nurungji cha, 누룽지차) is a naturally caffeine-free Korean grain tea made from 100% Korean-grown scorched rice, brown rice, corn, and Solomon's seal — the taste of traditional sungnyung in a tea bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is nurungji tea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNurungji (누룽지) is the golden, toasted layer of rice that forms at the bottom of a Korean rice pot. Pour hot water over it and you get sungnyung (숭늉) — the savory, gently sweet drink Koreans have sipped after meals for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend recreates that flavor in a paper tea bag: 50% Korean scorched rice and 25% Korean roasted brown rice, rounded out with Korean corn and Solomon's seal root (dunggulle, \u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum odoratum\u003c\/strong\u003e). No tea leaves and no caffeine — only toasted grains and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSsanggye (쌍계명차) has been making tea since 1975 in Hwagae, Hadong — Korea's historic tea country at the foot of Jirisan. The brand was founded by Kim Dong-gon, designated Korean Food Grand Master No. 28 for his traditional green-tea craft.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; authenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct of Korea. All four ingredients are Korean-grown, and the tea is produced by Ssanggye Myeongcha Co. in Hadong, South Korea, in a HACCP-certified facility — Korea's national food-safety standard. Kosbee imports it directly and ships from New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 tea bags are paper filter bags, portioned at 1.5 g each — an easy way to keep a Korean pantry classic on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOrigin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eProduct of Korea — made by Ssanggye Myeongcha Co., Hadong, South Korea\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIngredients\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eScorched rice 50%, roasted brown rice 25%, corn, Solomon's seal root (Polygonatum odoratum) — all Korean-grown\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNet weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.65 oz (75 g) — 1.5 g × 50 tea bags\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTea bag material\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePaper filter bags\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNaturally caffeine-free — no tea leaves, only grains and roots\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCertification\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eProduced in a HACCP-certified facility\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStorage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eKeep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you brew Korean scorched rice tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1 tea bag in a cup (about 8 fl oz \/ 240 ml) of hot water at 194°F (90°C) for 2 minutes. For a stronger, sungnyung-style cup closer to the rice-pot original, use two bags or less water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Korea, sungnyung is traditionally enjoyed warm after a meal, in place of coffee or dessert. Since the tea is naturally caffeine-free, it also works as an evening cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drink nurungji tea iced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Brew it double strength and pour it over ice, or drop 2–3 bags into a pitcher of cold water and refrigerate for a few hours. The toasty, savory-sweet flavor holds up well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; allergens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is produced in a facility that also handles buckwheat, peach, milk, and soybean, so trace cross-contact is possible. It is not certified allergen-free — if you have a related food allergy, please check the printed package label before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSungnyung vs genmaicha — what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha is a Japanese blend of green tea leaves and roasted rice, so it contains caffeine and keeps a grassy green-tea note. Sungnyung — the drink this nurungji tea recreates — contains no tea leaves at all: it is pure toasted grain, deeper and more savory, and naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNurungji tea vs barley tea (boricha) — which one is for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are caffeine-free Korean grain teas found in everyday Korean homes. Barley tea drinks lighter with a dry, roasty edge, while nurungji tea is rounder and subtly sweet, closer to the taste of the rice pot. Many households keep both — try it alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/ssanggye-black-barley-tea\"\u003eSsanggye Korean Black Barley Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this nurungji tea made in Korea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is made by Ssanggye (쌍계명차), a Korean tea company founded in 1975 in Hadong, South Korea, and produced in a HACCP-certified facility. All four ingredients — scorched rice, brown rice, corn, and Solomon's seal — are Korean-grown, and it ships to you from New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I brew Korean scorched rice tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep one tea bag in about 8 fl oz (240 ml) of hot water at 194°F (90°C) for 2 minutes. For a stronger, sungnyung-style cup, use two bags or less water. For iced tea, brew it double strength and pour it over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between sungnyung and genmaicha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenmaicha is Japanese green tea blended with roasted rice, so it contains caffeine and a grassy green-tea note. Sungnyung, or nurungji tea, contains no tea leaves — it is made only of toasted grains and Solomon's seal root, tastes deeper and more savory, and is naturally caffeine-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does this tea ship in the US?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosbee ships from its New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day. The box holds 50 individually portioned paper tea bags and is shelf-stable, so it travels well and stores easily in your pantry — keep it sealed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Korean pantry classic, from Hadong to your cup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne box brews 50 cups of the tea Koreans grew up with. Explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/collections\/best-selling-korean-tea-bags-ssanggye\"\u003eSsanggye Korean tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e, or brew the same Solomon's seal root whole with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kosbee.com\/products\/kosbee-korean-solomons-seal-root\"\u003eKorean Solomon's Seal Root\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 20px; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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