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Korean Barley Tea, known as “Da Mai Cha” {大麦茶} in Chinese, features home roasted barley or white wheat is naturally yummy, soothing and healthy. They are very popular in east Asia. People enjoy them either hot or cold. Da Mai Cha contain only fully cooked and roasted barley or white wheat which has a neutral, mild temperament, Barley Tea is suitable for almost everyone.
Roasted whole barley or white wheat has a golden brown look and nutty smell and flavor. The aroma is pleasant, appetizing, but in a subtle and mild way. As a result, they are perfect to drink anytime during the day, especially after meal to help digest the food.
How to make Korean Barley Tea at home?
It is super easy to make healthy and tasty barley tea at home.
The First is to roast barley or white wheat in advance and store in an air-tight glass jar
Roasting barley or white wheat over stovetop via a wok is simple and energy efficient. Read here to learn all the tips and tricks on how to roast grains via stovetop using a wok.
Wait until roasted barley or wheat cool to the room temperature and then store in air-tight glass jars for everyday use.
The second is to brew the Korean Barley Tea
Fill a kettle with 80% of water and bring it to a boil. Add roasted barley or white wheat to a teapot strainer, about 80% full, and fill the teapot with fresh boiling water.
Please note that roasted barley or wheat will expand after they absorb the water. Therefore, do not fill the teapot strainer with the roasted barley/wheat all the way to the top, otherwise it will overflow.
Cover the teapot with the lid and let the tea brew for 10 minutes. You will notice the tea gradually turn into golden brown color.
Pour the tea into your favorite tea cup. Enjoy a cup of soothing, tasty, and satisfying tea.
Korean Barley Tea Recipe {Homemade Da Mai Cha 大麦茶}
Korean Barley Tea, known as “Da Mai Cha” {大麦茶} in Chinese, features home roasted barley or white wheat is naturally yummy, soothing and healthy. Roasted whole barley or white wheat has a golden brown look and nutty smell and flavor. The aroma is pleasant, appetizing, but in a subtle and mild way. Perfect for anyone and any occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp roasted barley, or white wheat
- 3 cups of fresh boiling water
Instructions
Roast barley or white wheat in advance. Read here for a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to roast grains perfectly each time via stovetop using a wok. 
Fill a kettle with 80% of water and bring it to a boil.
Add roasted barley or white wheat to a teapot strainer, about 80% full, and fill the teapot with fresh boiling water.
Cover the teapot with the lid and let the tea brew for 10 minutes.
Pour the tea into your favorite tea cup. Enjoy a cup of soothing, tasty, and satisfying tea. 
Notes
- Roasted barley or wheat will expand after they absorb the water. Therefore, do not fill the teapot strainer with the roasted barley/wheat all the way to the top, otherwise it will overflow.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 servings Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 328Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 21mgCarbohydrates 68gFiber 12gSugar 0gProtein 15g
Nutrition calculation is provided by Nutritionix to the best knowledge per ingredients description and isn't always accurate.