Ssanggye Korean Roasted Rice Tea (Nurungji) | Caffeine-Free | 40 Tea Bags
Ssanggye Korean Roasted Rice Tea (nurungji tea) is a caffeine-free grain tea made in Korea from real cauldron-roasted scorched rice (nurungji) blended with brown rice, corn silk, and Solomon's seal — packed as 40 individually wrapped tea bags. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Nurungji is the toasty scorched rice from the bottom of the pot, long enjoyed in Korea as sungnyung. Ssanggye, a Hadong tea maker since 1975, prepares it the traditional way — cooking rice, drying it, roasting it in a cauldron, then blending — for a deep, nutty cup.
About Ssanggye Roasted Rice Tea
This is a caffeine-free Korean grain tea built around real nurungji (scorched rice), not an instant powder. Cauldron-roasting gives it a deep, nutty, naturally sweet, savory flavor with a clean finish — smoother than barley tea, with no caffeine.
Each box holds 40 individually wrapped tea bags, 2.1 oz (60 g) total (about 1.5 g per bag).
What's Inside
- Real Roasted Nurungji & Brown Rice
- Cauldron-roasted scorched rice (nurungji) and Korean brown rice give the tea its toasty, nutty base.
- Corn Silk & Solomon's Seal (Dunggulle)
- A touch of Korean corn silk and Solomon's seal (dunggulle) rounds out the blend for a smoother, deeper flavor. All ingredients are 100% Korean-grown.
- Caffeine-Free, No Added Sugar
- A grain tea with no caffeine and no added sugar — an easy everyday alternative to coffee or sugary drinks.
How to Brew It
- Place 1 tea bag in a cup and pour hot water at about 195°F (90°C).
- Steep for about 2 minutes, then give the bag a gentle stir. Steep longer or shorter to taste.
- For iced tea, brew, then pour over plenty of ice — a great caffeine-free stand-in for barley tea.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
What Makes It Different
This uses real cauldron-roasted nurungji — cooked, dried, roasted, and blended in a four-step traditional process — rather than an instant powder, for a fuller, nuttier flavor. The blend of rice, corn silk, and Solomon's seal makes it rounder than plain barley tea.
It is 100% Korean grain, made in a HACCP-certified facility by Ssanggye (since 1975), sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you skip the long wait of overseas shipping.
Good to know: traditionally enjoyed after meals in Korean homes, it works hot or iced all year. If you are pregnant, nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use. Made in a facility that also handles other ingredients, so trace cross-contact is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nurungji tea, and where is this made?
Nurungji is Korean scorched rice — the toasty rice from the bottom of the pot. This tea is made in Korea from real cauldron-roasted nurungji and grains by Ssanggye (since 1975) in a HACCP-certified facility. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
How do I brew Korean roasted rice tea?
Place one tea bag in a cup, pour hot water at about 195°F (90°C), and steep for about 2 minutes. Adjust to taste. For iced tea, brew it and pour over plenty of ice — a nice caffeine-free alternative to barley tea.
Is it caffeine-free, and are there allergens?
Yes, it is naturally caffeine-free and has no added sugar. The ingredients — nurungji, brown rice, corn silk, and Solomon's seal — are not among the major US allergens, but it is made in a facility that also handles other ingredients, so check the label if you have allergies.
How does nurungji tea taste compared to barley tea?
Nurungji tea has a deep, toasty, nutty, naturally sweet flavor from real roasted scorched rice — many people find it smoother and rounder than barley tea. It is caffeine-free and clean on the finish, good hot or iced.
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