Japan is like a paradise for teas, when in this country there are many unique and novel teas that are hard to find anywhere. Mugicha is a type of barley tea, very popular in Japan on summer days. This tea is not only a refreshing drink, but also brings many useful health benefits, delicious and attractive taste. WANA Beverage, a cold drink manufacturer, also focuses on research and development of a wide range of mugicha tea products.

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How is mugicha made?

Japan is a land of diverse teas, unique drinks made from tea. Among the popular teas in the land of the rising sun, mugicha is the most popular barley tea. However, unlike traditional teas such as matcha and sencha, mugicha tea is not made from tea leaves.

Mugicha is made from the ingredients of roasted barley seeds, has a characteristic aroma. Ripe barley grains, when harvested, are cleaned, roasted or dried at high temperatures. During the roasting process, the barley will be stirred by hand to avoid scorching, as well as the grain to keep its porosity. Thus, with this simple processing, you have a finished product to make delicious barley tea.

Mugicha flavor characteristics

Mugicha tea, unlike other green teas, has no tea ingredients. That’s why the taste is also different. Mugicha has an aroma of barley, as well as a slight bitterness, but not too harsh. The taste of this tea is considered to be similar to coffee, but without the caffeine. Therefore, enjoying this tea, you will not lose sleep, can be used for all ages.

Mugicha – Hot summer cooling drink in Japan

Mugicha is a popular cooling drink in Japan, loved by many people. However, this is not a new drink appearing. Mugicha has been used since the Heian period (794-1185). Towards the end of the Edo period, the drink became more popular among the peasantry. During the Meiji period, on the streets of Japan appeared shops selling this type of tea, replacing coffee shops. The popularity of this drink, gradually loved by the Japanese and made it an everyday drink at home.

Despite its popularity, the name of this tea has not been officially given. It was not until the 1950s that this tea became the most popular summer drink, because this was the time when the barley was harvested. Then, it was not until 1965 that this barley tea was officially named Mugicha.

What is the cooling effect of tea?

Mugicha barley tea is usually prepared cold to drink in the summer. This tea helps the body to cool down quickly, dispelling the sweltering heat of the weather. Besides, at this time, the body is often dehydrated, so drinking barley tea will help rehydrate quickly. In addition, with the useful essences in this barley tea, it helps to effectively eliminate toxins, making the body healthier. The cold drink manufacturer also researched and developed this tea in cans or bottles for convenience.

Health benefits of Mugicha 

Lower cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease

Barley is an extremely useful grain with many health benefits. In particular, according to studies from nutritionists, using barley can reduce harmful cholesterol in the body. Because barley contains a lot of fiber, it helps to eliminate excess cholesterol from the body more safely. This also helps people ensure heart health, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Helps reduce blood sugar and diabetes risk

Barley is a grain that contains a lot of fiber. Therefore, according to scientific research, these fibers help reduce blood sugar more effectively, enhance metabolism. Lowering blood sugar also helps people prevent diabetes. This drink is also safe for people with type 2 diabetes.

Improve the digestive system

The nutritional components in barley, help improve the digestive system. Because of these nutrients, it will help increase metabolism, as well as move food through the intestines, helping the digestive system to be healthier. For people who often suffer from constipation, this drink is an effective way to improve this condition.

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So you already know a traditional Japanese drink, mugicha. This type of barley tea is used to cool down in the summer with great health benefits. If you are looking for a cold drink manufacturer specializing in tea production, contact the WANA Beverage team for enthusiastic advice!

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