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Summary
Mugicha, also known as Japanese barley tea, is a unique beverage brewed from roasted barley, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional herbal teas. Particularly popular during hot summer days in Japan, Mugicha is known for its salty, slightly smoky flavor reminiscent of Oolong tea, but with a nuttier profile and significantly less bitterness, making it a favorite among children. This tea is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits, as it contains vitamins and antioxidants, is free from added sugars, and may support blood circulation and cancer prevention. With its caffeine-free composition, Mugicha also promotes relaxation due to the presence of melatonin and tryptophan. Available in many Asian supermarkets and online platforms like Amazon, Mugicha can be enjoyed either hot or cold, with each tea bag being effective for multiple brews, ensuring a lasting flavor experience.Is tea always brewed from herbs? Wrong! The Japanese beverage Mugicha is actually a tea made from roasted barley! In Japan, Mugicha is especially popular on hot summer days, served ice-cold.
What does Mugicha taste like?
The tea has a rather salty than sweet taste. It tastes slightly smoky and reminiscent of oolong tea, with an additional nutty aroma. Mugicha also tastes significantly less bitter than oolong tea and is therefore very popular with children.
Is Mugicha healthy?
Yes! Barley tea is usually drunk unsweetened. But even lightly sweetened, it is much healthier than soft drinks! Mugicha contains many vitamins and antioxidants, has no sugar of its own and is said to stimulate blood circulation. In addition, Mugicha may even protect against cancer! Added bonus: Barley tea has a relaxing effect. It has no caffeine, but melatonin and tryptophan, two substances that promote sleep.
Where can I get Mugicha?
You can buy barley tea in many Asian supermarkets. It is usually packaged in individual tea bags. One tea bag is enough for several cups of water. You can pour hot water over Mugicha and then keep refilling with cold water until the aroma becomes too weak. A bag of Mugicha is quite generous!
You can also find Mugicha / Japanese Barley Tea on Amazon
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