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.
In summer, I like to drink cold barley tea.
昔ながらの麦湯は、ほうじ茶に似た香ばしさがある。
Traditional barley tea has a roasted aroma similar to hojicha.
Compound of 麦 (むぎ, 'barley') and 湯 (ゆ, 'hot water'), referring to a drink made by steeping roasted barley in hot water.