Barley tea
Infusion made from roasted barley grains / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barley tea is a roasted-grain-based infusion made from barley. It is a staple across many East Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Korea. It has a toasty, bitter flavor.[1]
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Type | Herbal tea |
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Origin | East Asia |
Quick description | Tea made from roasted barley |
Temperature | 100 °C (212 °F) |
Time | 5–10 minutes |
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Traditional Chinese | 大麥茶 | ||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 大麦茶 | ||||||||||||||
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Hangul | 보리차 | ||||||||||||||
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Kanji | 麦茶 | ||||||||||||||
Kana | むぎちゃ | ||||||||||||||
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In Korea, the tea is consumed either hot or cold, often taking the place of drinking water in many homes and restaurants.[2][3] In Japan, it is usually served cold and is a popular summertime refreshment.[4] The tea is also widely available in tea bags or bottled in Korea and Japan.[3][4]