Roasted barley tea (bori-cha)
A clear, nutty Korean drink brewed from already-roasted barley grains. Serve comfortably warm, or chill after prompt cooling; no sugar is needed.
Ingredients
4 servings
Everyday kitchen measurements
For 4 servings. Use a small 180 ml paper cup, a level eating spoon (about 15 ml) and a small teaspoon (about 5 ml).
How to fill the cup and spoons
Use the same cup and spoons throughout. Their sizes vary, so these amounts are approximate. Spoon flour in loosely and level the top without pressing. Measure vegetables after chopping, without packing them down. The amounts in g/ml are the original reference quantities. For part of a pack, use the specified pack weight and divide the contents evenly.
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Step-by-step cooking
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Step 1
Measure 2 level tablespoons plain pre-roasted barley grains (about 20 g). Check for stones and damaged grains, then shake in a fine dry sieve to remove dust. Reject moldy, rancid or blackened burnt grains. This method uses roasted tea barley, not raw pearled barley.
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Step 2
Bring 5 small paper cups drinking water (900 ml) to a full boil in a small saucepan. Add the barley, reduce to LOW and simmer gently for 10 minutes with the lid slightly ajar. Avoid a rolling boil that overflows or makes the drink harsh.
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Step 3
Turn off heat and strain promptly through a fine sieve into a heatproof jug, discarding the grains. Let a serving cool to a comfortable drinking temperature. For cold tea, cool the jug in a cold-water bath, divide into clean small covered containers and refrigerate promptly. Do not leave the grains steeping overnight.
Finished dish
Tablespoon: 15 ml; teaspoon: 5 ml; small paper cup: 180 ml. Yield is about 800 ml, four small 200 ml servings; evaporation varies. Use roasted grains as listed; raw barley or mixed tea bags need different instructions. Contains barley gluten and is not gluten-free. Use refrigerated tea within 2 days; do not keep a jug out all day. No sweetener, milk or garnish is included. Refrigerate at 4°C or below within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the surroundings exceed 32°C.
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How to enjoy it
Enjoy plain with rice cakes or cookies. For warm servings, pour only what you will drink and let it cool enough to sip safely.
