Barley Tea 보리차
When I was younger, I didn’t understand why we were always drinking roasted barley tea instead of water. We always had gigantic jugs of it in the fridge and when we’d have supper, we’d often get hot barley tea. Sometimes, we’d even have rice soaked in barley tea for breakfast and it got to the point where I was done with it. There came a period where I shunned this tea and hoped to be rid of it for good. Of course this didn’t last long. When I rediscovered it I couldn’t stop drinking it, certainly making up for lost time.
I prefer mine hot and unsweetened but you can serve it cold, sweeten to taste and even add lemon. I like to sip mine over a good book and enjoy its naturally light and nutty taste. It smells like home to me and it doesn’t hurt that it’s good for you. Touted for its natural antioxidant and digestive properties, it’s said to flush out toxins in your body and regulate blood pressure too.
- 1-2 tb per 1 c water
- Boil cold, filtered water.
- Steep the barley for 5-30 minutes {depending on personal preference}
Don’t throw it away! I like to use mine for a yummy barley risotto.
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
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I had barley tea once hot and didn’t like it at all. Then I tasted it cold in the middle of the summer and it was really good! Thank you so much for this simple recipe. It will be a nice change from water when it gets hot.
I like mine hot and unsweetened too. Thanks for sharing, Angie.
Have a wonderful day!
I have never tried this tea, but it certainly looks soothing
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
This tea sounds, Healthy, Interesting , and delicious Angie. Thanks for sharing this .Have a LOVELY s day!!
Les.
It’s 85 today (after a freezing weekend, lol!) so today, I’m having mine cold so today is a very lovely day! Sun is out and I can’t ask for more =)
I drank gallons of this stuff a couple weeks ago when I had that nasty cold.
I’ve never had it sweetened before but now I’m curious…
It’s crazy how different it is depending on brew time, hot or cold…
I’ve never heard of barley tea. Thanks for sharing
That’s so interesting! I used to be a Scientologist and L. Ron Hubbard had a recipe for baby formula that was basically the water leftover after you boiled barley, though I think it was boiled a long time to get more calories out of the barley and into the water (can’t remember exactly as I was a long way off from having kids when I was reading it). So now we both learned something from each other today!
We have something like that and call it “coffee”. Thanks for sharing! ela
barley tea. i like tea. maybe i try. 8)
Mmmm! I’m probably the biggest barley fan here! I’ve tried the Korean Barley Tea before and I must say it’s absolutely refreshing! How awesome is it to see this post!
I’ve been collecting the used up barley in the fridge for the past week and am trying to compile a recipe list of dishes that can be prepared with it. Let me know if you have any suggestions =)
It’s very mild {but a distinct taste for sure} definitely worth trying. Let me know what you think Brain!
Check out my very last recipe, it’s my favorite way to brew it =)
And I also had no idea you used to be a scientologist so it’s something else I learned about you! Btw, finally got in contact with Suzie!! Geez, I was so worried there!!
I hope you’ll try it.
I haven’t had barley tea in years, Angela. When I was a child we often had barley tea but I don’t think my parents made it for us. I think either one of my aunts or cousins prepared it. It’s been such a long time since I have even thought of it.
I think barley was once one of the firsts foods given to babies so it doesn’t surprise me about the barley “water” for babies. Such an interesting and thought provoking post Angela over such a healthy and simple tea. Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing…
I took it for granted for so many years…not anymore! =)
Hey Angie! I love your traditional Korean food and especially how you’re quirky nature comes across in your vids! Thought I’d stop by to say hi on the blog. I too remember drinking barley tea and loving the cold, smooth thickness of the barley water. Love the idea of using the pulp for risotto too!
this is very interesting and intriguing!
Thanks, guys!
Hey Alice! I’ve been saving the rest in a mason jar this past week and am trying to compile other recipes to use all my leftover barley, let me know if you have any suggestions =)