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Mugicha Roasted Barley Tea 麦茶
5 from 10 votes

Mugicha Roasted Barley Tea 麦茶

Mugicha is a traditional Japanese roasted barley tea made by roasting pearl barley until golden brown, then simmering it in water to extract a nutty, caffeine-free infusion. The result is a refreshing tea served hot or chilled, with a toasted aroma and smooth flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 30 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 18 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Roasting Pearl Barley
  • 3 cups pearl barley *1
Brewing Barley Tea
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tbsp barley roasted

Instructions

Roasting Barley
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  1. Wash the pearl barley to remove any dirt and debris.
  2. Drain the washing water and spread the barley grain on a mesh tray to sun dry the grain. *2
  3. Roast the sun dried barley in a frying pan over low to medium heat until the grain browned. *3
  4. Allow to cool completely then store in an airtight container.
Brewing Roasted Barley Tea
  1. Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a kettle or pot over high heat.
  2. Add 4 tbsp of roasted barley to the boiling water and simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
  3. Turn the heat off and serve through a strainer to serve hot. *4
  4. Once it's cooled down, you can chill the brewed barley tea in a pitcher in the refrigerator to serve cold.

Notes

  • Sun dry the washed barley on a mesh tray in a sunny spot until fully dried before roasting.
  • Stir the barley often during roasting on medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even browning.
  • Using a tea bag filled with roasted barley simplifies the brewing and cleanup process.
  • Store cooled roasted barley in an airtight container to maintain freshness until brewing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 18kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 14mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 18

% Daily Value*

Calories 18kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.