Toasted barley and honey tea recipe

Toasted barley and honey tea

Try something new with this warming toasted barley tea recipe. Simple pour hot water over dry-fried pearl barley, stir in a spoonful of honey to sweeten and serve over a fragrant orange slice.

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  • Serves 2
  • 10 mins to cook
  • 66 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 30g pearl barley
  • 2 tsp honey
  • squeeze of fresh orange juice, plus 2 thin slices

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Each serving contains

Energy
280kJ 66.0kcal
3%
Fat
0g
low0%
Saturates
0g
low0%
Salt
0.0g
low0%
Sugars
3g
low3%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 15.6gProtein 1.3gFibre 0.0g

Method

  1. Rinse the pearl barley in a sieve, then rub dry in a clean tea towel. Heat a small frying pan over a medium heat and add the barley. Toast, stirring constantly, for 4-5 mins until deep golden brown and nutty-smelling, then remove from the heat and transfer to a teapot.
  2. Pour over 500ml boiling water and stir in the honey. Allow to brew for 3-4 mins until golden, then pour into cups. Add an orange slice and a squeeze of juice to each cup for a little extra zing.
  • Tip: Any citrus works well here. Try grapefruit or lemon too.

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