--- product_id: 11657164 title: "Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi" brand: "assi" price: "£17.88" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Assi" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi **Brand:** assi **Price:** £17.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi by assi - **How much does it cost?** £17.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi) ## Best For - assi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted assi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: ACRYLAMIDE in my Barley Tea!? Oh No! - I had to make this review in response to all of the 1-star reviews panicking about acrylamide in the product. Acrylamide is a byproduct of the Maillard Reaction (i.e. cooking and browning carbohydrates). Literally any cooked or roasted food you eat has acrylamide in it, including but not limited to: coffee, potato chips, french fries, toasted bread, etc. You're consuming acrylamide every time you eat these browned foods. Not only does roasted barley have less than 1/3 the acrylamide of potato chips by dry weight, scientific studies have proved that there were "non-detectable amounts of acrylamide" in several brands of roasted barley tea that were tested; meaning that hot water emulsion was insufficient to extract the specific compound. As long as you're not eating the whole grains, you're consuming no acrylamide. And even if you did swallow the grains, it's still less acrylamide than you would get from eating popcorn or roasted potatoes. Now that is settled, let's go in for the product review. The barley grains were beautifully and evenly roasted. No burnt pieces, loose chaff, or debris on the bottom of the bag. I tried grinding them up with a mortar and pestle but they're still a bit hard, so I decided to just brew them whole. The taste was great, but very watered down. I had to buy a cheap spice grinder and that worked fantastically to break up the grounds and get a stronger brew. You can smell it! That rich, nutty, and slightly sweet aroma as the tea for darker. I steeped it in near-boiling water for about 5 minutes and got a nice medium-brown color. It tastes amazing! It definitely feels like it has some light coffee notes, but with none of the caffeine content. I'm going to try and substitute this for coffee and tea in the mornings. One sec! I'm going to go brew myself another cup! Review: Delicious tea. Acrylamide is not a concern, here's the evidence. - Love this tea. I brew mine with carob and molasses for a coffee substitute. What about the state of California having a cow about acrylamide and enforcing a warning on the package? It's bogus, not an issue with barley tea. (As a Californian, I apologize for my state.) Acrylamide doesn't exist in the tea. Read the research for yourself: in the journal Food Chemistry (via Science Direct), "Effects of roasting and steeping on nutrients and physiochemical compounds in organically grown naked barley teas." Authors Martinez-Subria, Meints, Tomasino, Hayes. June 2024. Quote: "Barley tea is a low calorie, low carbohydrate beverage with no detectable levels of acrylamide." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009XZOGO4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #18,532 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #181 in Black Tea | | Brand | Assi | | Brand Name | Assi | | Caffeine Content Description | Caffeine Free | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 954 Reviews | | Flavor | Roasted Barley | | Item Form | Loose Leaves | | Item Volume | 67.63 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds | | Model Number | SYNCHKG046523 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | COMINHKG046523 | | Recommended Uses For Product | hot beverage preparation | | Special Ingredients | Roasted Barley | | Specialty | Organic | | Tea Variety | Barley | | UPC | 081652100188 | | Unit Count | 32.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Assi - **Flavor:** Roasted Barley - **Item Form:** Loose Leaves - **Tea Variety:** Barley - **Unit Count:** 32.0 Ounce ## Images ![Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ws2qA3cpL.jpg) ![Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YEJKAXJ7L.jpg) ![Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ykLDQMGnL.jpg) ![Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B8qQblA9L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why does this say 1 lb, and yet the shipping weight says 12.8 ounces?** A: Well, It's a pound of roasted barley. The shipping weight...who knows!!! I wouldn't worry about it. **Q: Where barley comes from? is it korea or china? thank you** A: Says on the bag made in China packaged in Korea. Also comes with a heavy metal warning via CA prop 65. **Q: is it organic** A: I don't know. The package does not say so. Sorry! **Q: What is barley tea for?** A: It is a tisane. A non-tea “tea”. There are health benefits, but I drink it because I like the grainy and nutty taste. It makes for a tasty alternative to tea and coffee. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ACRYLAMIDE in my Barley Tea!? Oh No! *by S***N on December 23, 2025* I had to make this review in response to all of the 1-star reviews panicking about acrylamide in the product. Acrylamide is a byproduct of the Maillard Reaction (i.e. cooking and browning carbohydrates). Literally any cooked or roasted food you eat has acrylamide in it, including but not limited to: coffee, potato chips, french fries, toasted bread, etc. You're consuming acrylamide every time you eat these browned foods. Not only does roasted barley have less than 1/3 the acrylamide of potato chips by dry weight, scientific studies have proved that there were "non-detectable amounts of acrylamide" in several brands of roasted barley tea that were tested; meaning that hot water emulsion was insufficient to extract the specific compound. As long as you're not eating the whole grains, you're consuming no acrylamide. And even if you did swallow the grains, it's still less acrylamide than you would get from eating popcorn or roasted potatoes. Now that is settled, let's go in for the product review. The barley grains were beautifully and evenly roasted. No burnt pieces, loose chaff, or debris on the bottom of the bag. I tried grinding them up with a mortar and pestle but they're still a bit hard, so I decided to just brew them whole. The taste was great, but very watered down. I had to buy a cheap spice grinder and that worked fantastically to break up the grounds and get a stronger brew. You can smell it! That rich, nutty, and slightly sweet aroma as the tea for darker. I steeped it in near-boiling water for about 5 minutes and got a nice medium-brown color. It tastes amazing! It definitely feels like it has some light coffee notes, but with none of the caffeine content. I'm going to try and substitute this for coffee and tea in the mornings. One sec! I'm going to go brew myself another cup! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious tea. Acrylamide is not a concern, here's the evidence. *by B***E on March 13, 2026* Love this tea. I brew mine with carob and molasses for a coffee substitute. What about the state of California having a cow about acrylamide and enforcing a warning on the package? It's bogus, not an issue with barley tea. (As a Californian, I apologize for my state.) Acrylamide doesn't exist in the tea. Read the research for yourself: in the journal Food Chemistry (via Science Direct), "Effects of roasting and steeping on nutrients and physiochemical compounds in organically grown naked barley teas." Authors Martinez-Subria, Meints, Tomasino, Hayes. June 2024. Quote: "Barley tea is a low calorie, low carbohydrate beverage with no detectable levels of acrylamide." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious, convenient and Product of Korea (mine were) *by P***R on October 10, 2025* There were pictures from other customers where origin was from China, but all the bags I’ve bought so far (currently 3) all clearly state in the back of the bag that it is a product of Korea. I brew this tea everyday and it is delicious. Super easy to prepare, I put some into my stockpot, add some water, boil, let it cool and then I put it in my fridge to have refreshing barley tea any time I want. You can prolly get this for a lot cheaper at a local Korean market, but the time and cost for me to go there and makes ordering it via Amazon the smarter choice. Great size and will last you for awhile. This has no caffeine in it, so I also like to brew a batch for my nieces. ## Frequently Bought Together - Premium Roasted Barley Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Roasted Corn Tea (Loose) - 2lbs by Assi - Korean Roasted Corn Tea (400g) – 100% Natural, Traditional Hot or Cold Oksusu Char, Healthy Beverage from Korean-Grown Corn, Easy to brew, Zipper Bag Packaging --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11657164-premium-roasted-barley-tea-loose-2lbs-by-assi) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*