A ceramic bowl of roasted barley seeds with a teapot and cup of barley tea on a wooden table
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Delicious Barley Tea (Boricha) Recipe

A caffeine-free drink that makes for a great substitute for coffee! It is also a good choice for a pre-bedtime drink. 
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Resting Time5 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Tea
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: Barley Tea
Appliance: Stainless Steel Pot
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Raksha Hegde

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp ground, roasted barley
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • lemon optional

Instructions

  • If using unroasted barley, add the barley grains to a skillet and roast them, shaking occasionally, until they turn a rich, dark brown.
    Close-up image of barley grains
  • Once the grains are roasted, allow them to cool before adding them to an empty pepper grinder or coffee grinder. Grind the roasted barley into a fine powder. 
  • Bring the water to a boil in a pot, then add the ground roasted barley. Bring the heat down to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Let the tea cool slightly. It may take 5-6 minutes. Then, strain the mixture into a pitcher. You can use a coffee filter or cheesecloth to filter the fine barley grains.
  • Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for cold barley tea, or serve immediately for warm tea.
  • Add honey or lemon to taste, and enjoy!
    A ceramic bowl of roasted barley seeds with a teapot and cup of barley tea on a wooden table

Notes

Barley tea does not contain any caffeine. However, some barley tea manufacturers may add caffeine to pre-roasted, ground barley. So, make sure you check the nutrition label.