Ingredients
Scale
- 2 quarts (64 oz) water
- 2 barley tea bags
If you are using barley grains:
- 2 quarts (64 oz) water
- 1/4 cup barley grains
Instructions
Hot brewing with tea bags:
- Bring 1 quart of water to a boil on high heat and add the tea bags.
- Lower the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill the pitcher with 1 quart of cold water and pour the tea into the pitcher. (You can discard the tea bag first but I leave it in for a stronger flavor).
- Refrigerate until ready to drink.
Cold brewing with tea bag:
- Place the tea bag in a pitcher with 2 quarts of water.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours and enjoy.
Brewing from barley grains:
- Pour 1 quart of water into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the barley grains to the pot and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 5-15 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the taste.
- Pour the tea through a strainer into a pitcher filled with 1 quart of cold water.
- Discard the barley grains. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
*Barley tea will keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Keywords: mugicha, barley tea, japanese, healthy, asian drinks
