Cold Brew Mugicha (Japanese Barley Tea)

Step 1

Get a package of mugicha tea bags.

Step 2

In a measuring cup, place one tea bag and add the boiling water. Let it steep for 2 minutes. Quickly hydrating and steaming the dry tea with boiling water helps　release the flavor of the barley.

Step 3

Pour the concentrated tea and the tea bag into a large pitcher.

Step 4

Add 1 QT (1 L) of water per tea bag and let it steep for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Discard the tea bag and it's ready to serve.

Step 6

Serve the mugicha over ice cubes in individual glass cups.

Step 7

You can store mugicha for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator.