Question 1

what country it came from?

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Actually, the product is from China.  Although it says in English "Product of Korea" on the little white label attached to the package, the information printed directly onto the package reads in Korean "roasted barley 100% (China)."  So, it seems that although the company is Korean, the actual product is from China.  It seems rather suspicious to me that the Korean information about the product's country of origin is covered up with a translated label that does not include this very important fact.  I don't think the white label in English should state that this is a product of Korea when in fact it is not.  Very misleading and deceptive business practice.  Most consumers would never know if they don't peel the label off or know how to read the original Korean information under the white label!

Question 2

The packaging is entirely in Korean. What are the brewing instructions? Plain cold brewing 1 bag per liter doesn't seem to work after 12 hours.

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My electric kettle holds 1.7 liters, so I boil a full kettle.  Place tea bag in whatever you will store the tea in, and pour the hot water over it,  Let stand 10 minutes and remove bag, squeeze it or onot, your choice.  If my kettle held 2 lit;ers, I'd use 2 liters, but my pitcher is also full at 1.7 liters, so I go with that.  Store in refrigerator after it cools.   These instructions were translated from the bag for me by a Korean friend.

Question 3

What organization certified it being organic?

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According to the package, Its been approved by MAFRA (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), which is like USDA in Korea. http://english.mafra.go.kr/main.jspand Doalnara Certified Organic Korea - http://www.doalnara.or.kr/index.html.  The Organic licensed # is 002-00069 on the package.  Also Chung Jung One which is the company that makes this product is one of the largest companies for food products in South Korea.  Hope this helps~Quick-Service (Amazon Marketplace)

Question 4

Is anyone else concerned that the only English on the box is organic barley tea?  I am especially concerned because you say it comes from China.

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I'm on my second box of this Barley tea and I love the taste and on my box it is distributed by Daesang America,Inc out of Hackensack, N.J. with a phone # that should be on your box as well and this a product from Korea.  JM on 30-May-2017

ASIN	B00JBF0K6O
ASIN	B00JBF0K6O
Age Range Description	Adults
Brand Name	Chung Jung One
Caffeine Content Description	Medium Caffeine
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,216)
Flavor	Barley Tea,Original
Item Form	Teabags
Item Volume	400 ml
Item model number	SYNCHKG051240
Manufacturer	Daesang America
Manufacturer	Daesang America
Model Number	SYNCHKG051240
Number of Items	30
Part Number	2018-01-26-1210
Product Benefits	Aids Digestion, Relieves Stress, Promotes Sleep
Product Shelf Life	60 days
Recommended Uses For Product	Digestion, Sleep, Stress Relief
Special Ingredients	Organic Barley Tea
Specialty	Caffeine Free, Organic, Sugar Free, Vegan
Sweetness Description	Not Sweet
Tea Variety	Barley
UPC	773821704159
UPC	773821704159
Unit Count	30 Count
Units	30 Count

O'Food 100% Organic Barley Tea, Sugar Free, Caffeine Free, 10g (Pack of 30)

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