June 26, 2013

Summer Special: Boricha (roasted barley tea)



Fever reducer

Steaming hot summer has arrived. There’s nothing like boricha (roasted barley tea) to quench the burning thirst. The beverage is Korean’s favorite, it’s consumed during meals, snack or tea time. Boricha is refrigerated or frozen throughout the warmer season in Korea. Barley helps you keep temperatures down. So stay cool in the heat of the day with boricha.

Ingredients
Serves 1

150ml water
1/4 teaspoon roasted barley (I use organic dry roasted barley)

Directions

1. Place pot with water over high heat. Bring to a boil.

2. Drop in roasted barley and simmer for about 3 minutes over low heat.

3. Use a tea strainer to discard barley bits. Serve cold during summer and warm in colder temperatures.