Mugi-Cha, Japanese Barley Tea

Barley tea (mugicha) is an old tradition in Japan when you need a hot drink that is mouth-watering. This mugi-cha is from Hida, located in Gifu. Hida mugi-cha is an exquisite barley tea, as the producer has a long tradition of making this tea with the utmost care. The barley kernels overwinter in the snow, where the kernels ripen and this enhances the sweetness in the kernels. Hida mugi-cha also has a popular aroma attributed to the unique sand-roasting process it undergoes to create the final product.

Usually the barley kernels are roasted in a pan, but Hida mugi-cha undergoes a traditional sand-roasting, which is a more careful process.
The barley kernels are roasted slowly in drums with sand, which gives the tea a rich aroma and fragrance and a beautiful golden color. Mugi-cha is also suitable for cold brewing, 1 liter of cold water from the tap with 1 tablespoon (chop the kernels if necessary). Leave to steep for 1-2 hours, preferably overnight.

The tea comes in a 100 g bag.

Ingredients: barley.