麦むぎ湯ゆ

noun

parched-barley tea; barley tea

A traditional Japanese tea made from roasted barley grains, served hot or cold. Often called 麦茶 (むぎちゃ) in modern usage, but 麦湯 is an older or more literary term.

• 夏なつには冷つめたい麦むぎ湯ゆを飲のむのが好すきです。

  In summer, I like to drink cold barley tea.

• 昔むかしながらの麦むぎ湯ゆは、ほうじ茶ちゃに似にた香こうばしさがある。

  Traditional barley tea has a roasted aroma similar to hojicha.