New Delhi: Coffee and tea in summer may lead to dehydration due to their caffeine content. But there is a better option that works more effectively. Mugicha, a traditional Japanese barley tea, is a ...

There are two seasons in Ann Nakamura’s (a.k.a. Mom’s) house: hot-tea season and cold-tea season. The hot tea is green tea, most often genmaicha, a mix of Japanese green tea leaves and toasted brown ...

With the hurricane behind us and the sun back out, it’s time to enjoy what’s left of the summer. Might we suggest doing so with a homemade version of BONDST’s Mugicha Float? Executive chef Marc ...

Mugicha is a Japanese drink with a toasted, nutty flavor made from barley; in English it is sometimes called “barley tea.” Although it may be drunk hot, it is particularly associated with cold ...

Unlike sweetened American ice tea or the deep and dark black teas that keep us toasty in the winter, the Japanese teas that reign supreme in the summer months are light and refreshing, as well as ...

Matcha has gained popularity, and for the right reasons. Known for its bitter, grassy taste and creamy texture, it has long been an indispensable part of traditional tea ceremonies in Japan. The ...