麦むぎ茶ちゃ

noun

barley tea

A common Japanese non-caffeinated tea made from roasted barley, served cold in summer and sometimes hot in winter. Often called mugicha.

• 夏なつは冷つめたい麦むぎ茶ちゃが一いち番ばんだ。

  Cold barley tea is the best in summer.

• 麦むぎ茶ちゃをやかんで煮に出だす。

  I brew barley tea in a kettle.