Mugi-cha, Japanese barley tea

Barley tea (mugicha) is an old tradition in Japan when you need a hot beverage that is refreshing. 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, enhancing the sweetness of the kernels. Hida mugi-cha also has a popular flavour, which is attributed to the unique sand roasting process it undergoes to create the final product.

Normally barley grains are roasted in a pan, but Hida mugi-cha undergoes a traditional sand roasting, which is a more meticulous process.
The barley grains are slowly roasted in drums with sand, giving a rich aroma and fragrance and a beautiful golden colour to the tea. Mugi-cha is also suitable for cold brewing, 1 litre of cold tap water with 1 tablespoon (chop the seeds lightly if necessary). Leave to steep for 1-2 hours, preferably overnight.

The tea comes in a 100g bag.

Ingredients: barley.