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barley tea
A caffeine-free tea made by brewing roasted barley grains. Widely consumed cold in summer and hot in winter throughout Japan.
冷たい麦茶を飲む。
I drink cold barley tea.
夏になると麦茶を冷蔵庫に常備している。
When summer comes, I always keep barley tea stocked in the fridge.
子どもにはカフェインの入っていない麦茶を飲ませるようにしている。
I make sure to give my children barley tea since it's caffeine-free.
CULTURE:
One of the most common household beverages in Japan, especially during summer. Many families brew large batches and keep pitchers in the refrigerator. It is served at restaurants as a free drink, similar to water. Available in pet bottles at any convenience store.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 麦茶を沸かす (to brew barley tea)
- 麦茶パック (barley tea bag)
- 冷やし麦茶 (chilled barley tea)