Şahnur Sezek
08 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Roasted barley is quickly boiled and steeped in a pressure cooker to make mugicha, a refreshing Japanese summer tea. Caffeine-free and containing almost no carbohydrates, this drink can be chilled and easily carried in a thermos for a picnic.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Add the Barley to the Pressure Cooker

3 min

Put the roasted barley and water in a pressure cooker and close the lid.

2

Boil

5 min

Once the cooker whistles, cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

3

Steep

20 min

Release the pressure and open the lid, then let the tea steep for 20 minutes.

4

Strain and Chill

30 min

Strain the tea and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then transfer it to a thermos.

5

Serve

2 min

Pour the chilled tea into ice-filled glasses and serve.

Reminder

Do not boil the barley for too long, as extended boiling can leave a bitter taste. May contain gluten (barley); people with celiac disease should take care.

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