Barley Tea
Barley tea is a traditional East Asian beverage made by steeping roasted barley grains or tea bags in water. It’s caffeine-free, nutty, toasty, and can be served hot or cold. Perfectly refreshing and hydrating with no added sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–15 minutes
- Total Time: 7–20 minutes (depending on method)
- Yield: 2 quarts (about 8 cups)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping / Simmering
- Cuisine: East Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- For Hot Tea with Tea Bags:
- 2 quarts (64 oz) water
- 2 roasted barley tea bags
- For Cold Tea with Tea Bags:
- 2 quarts (64 oz) cold water
- 2 roasted barley tea bags
- For Roasted Barley Grains:
- ¼ cup roasted barley grains
- 2 quarts (64 oz) water, divided
Instructions
- Hot Tea with Tea Bags: Boil 1 quart water, add tea bags, simmer 5 mins. Pour into a pitcher with 1 quart cold water. Let cool, refrigerate, and serve over ice.
- Cold Tea with Tea Bags: Place tea bags in pitcher, fill with 2 quarts cold water. Steep in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove tea bags and serve cold.
- Using Roasted Barley Grains: Boil 1 quart water, add barley grains, simmer 5–15 minutes. Strain into a pitcher with 1 quart cold water. Let cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Sweeten with honey or sugar while tea is warm if desired.
- Add lemon slices, orange peel, or mint for variations.
- Combine with green tea or oolong for extra depth.
- Toast raw barley in a dry pan if using unroasted barley.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently on stove if desired hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/barley-tea/
