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The Health Benefits of Roasted Barley Tea

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Sophie Bloom, M.S., L.Ac.

Individuals interested in beverages with therapeutic properties may be intrigued by roasted barley tea, known in Japanese as mugicha or in Korean as boricha. Barley tea is available in loose grains, tea bags or prepared tea drinks.

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