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Roasted Barley and Turmeric Iced Tea
Roasted barley tea, mugi-cha, is a common summertime drink, especially in Korea and Japan. Usually served cold, barley is said to have cooling effects. Mugi-cha, is a whole grain, non-caffienated tisane, that is also said to flush the kidneys and cleanse. A roasted form of pearl barley, this tisane can taste more coffee-like beacuse of its robust and nutty flavor.
According to Marie Nadine Antol, who wrote Healing Teas she lists barley as part of a macrobiotic diet. Antol explains the meaning of macrobiotics: "macro meaning large or great, and bios meaning life, thus macrobiotics signifies "great life"". To read more about healing teas, read, Healing Teas by Marie Nadine Antol.
Turmeric is an herb from the ginger family, Curcuma longa. Also known as curcumun, turmeric is said to have antioxidant properties, aid in digestion, and is also said to help to cleanse the liver, and aid in joint or bone pain. Often used in cooking to make curries, turmeric can also be added to drinks.
Recipe by Chassom using roasted barley tea and turmeric.
To make 1 pint of tea:
2 bags of roasted barley tea or mugi-cha
2 teaspoonfuls of turmeric powder
1 Tablespoonful of turbinated raw cane sugar
Boil 3 Cups of water and steep the mugi-cha for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the turmeric powder and raw cane sugar. Pour into a pint pitcher. Fill the rest of the pitcher with water. Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice. Enjoy!
To enjoy straight turmeric tea already made - look for Ito-En's Turmeric Tea in a can. It is very tasty, and good for you!
Pouring for Peace
September 21, 2007 marks The United Nations International Day of Peace.
In conjunction with the fall equinox, which arrives on September 23rd, Chassom will invite guests for a morning meditation, followed by the pouring of tea for peace.
Invite friends and family over to your home to gather and share a cup for peace.
To learn more about the International Day of peace visit www.internationaldayofpeace.org