barley tea
A common Japanese non-caffeinated tea made from roasted barley, served cold in summer and sometimes hot in winter. Often called mugicha.
夏は冷たい麦茶が一番だ。
Cold barley tea is the best in summer.
麦茶をやかんで煮出す。
I brew barley tea in a kettle.
On hot days I drink cold barley tea.
My mother made barley tea in a big pot.
I chilled the barley tea in the fridge beforehand.