Barley Tea (Boricha/Mugicha)
Feeling stressed out? Can’t sleep well? Then grab a glass of barley tea, sit back and let it take effect!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 liters water
- 1/4 cup barley grains
- 2 liters water
- 1 barley tea bag
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the barley grains under water and drain.
- 2
Transfer the grains to a tea filter bag or place them in a tea strainer.
- 3
Pour the water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add the tea bag or place the tea strainer in the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the taste.
- 4
Remove the barley and pour the tea into a pitcher.
- 5
Drink hot or refrigerate until cold, for up to 4 days.
- 6
Place on tea bag in a pitcher with cold water. Refrigerate for about 2 hours and enjoy.
- 7
Bring water to a boil and turn the heat off. Add the tea bag to the pot or kettle and let brew for about 15 minutes. Remove the tea bag and enjoy.