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Boricha | 보리차 Recipe

Updated: Jun 16


Boricha, or roasted barley tea, is a beloved everyday drink in Korean households, often served both hot and cold throughout the year. Traditionally brewed with just roasted barley, this humble tea is known for its nutty aroma and mild toasty flavor.


A clear double-walled glass filled with golden barley tea, surrounded by ginger root, dried red dates, and barley grains on a rustic wooden table.
Warming and earthy—this barley tea with ginger and red dates is soothing for the soul and the gut.

Over time, families have added ingredients like jujubes and ginger to give it a comforting warmth and a subtle natural sweetness. It’s the kind of drink that feels like home.


Beyond taste, boricha comes with its own quiet superpowers. Barley is known to aid digestion and may help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.


Ginger supports immunity and soothes the gut, while jujubes—often used in traditional medicine—can help improve sleep and boost circulation. It’s a trio of ingredients that nourishes from the inside out.


A short glass filled with iced barley tea, featuring visible ice cubes with embedded pieces of red dates.
A refreshing twist on a classic—iced barley tea with jujube-infused cubes to cool you down with every sip.

Serve cold with jujube ice cubes...


If you’re looking for something to sip on that’s caffeine-free, soothing, and gently restorative, this might just be your new go-to.


Whether you’re winding down after a long day or pairing it with a simple meal, this tea offers a small moment of comfort. Give it a try—you might be surprised how much you enjoy the ritual of making and drinking it.


A top-down view of a glass filled with barley tea, styled with dried red dates, barley grains, and fresh ginger around it, with a logo on the right.
Simple, restorative, and deeply nourishing—just barley, ginger, and red dates.

Ingredients:

(Serve 2)

  • Roasted Barley, 20g

  • Jujubes Pitted, 30g

  • Ginger Grated, 2"

Equipment:

  • Sauce Pot

  • Ice Cube Tray (Optional)

Directions:

  1. Bring 1L of water to a simmer in a sauce pot.

  2. Add in all the ingredients.

  3. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 20 to 25 mins.

  4. Strain and serve hot or chill in the fridge to serve cold with jujube ice cubes.

  5. Enjoy. Cheers!


Close-up of a clear glass bowl filled with barley tea, with ginger root, red dates, and barley grains artistically placed beside it.
Barley tea steeped with ginger and jujubes—clean, comforting, and timeless.

Hot...


A frosty glass of iced barley tea with large ice cubes encasing pieces of red dates, sitting on a wooden surface.
Barley tea on the rocks—with date-studded ice cubes that melt into mellow sweetness.

Or cold? Still refreshing... Cheers!

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