This I learned is a popular drink in Japan and Korea. By chance I know someone of Korean ancestry and they were able to direct me to a Korean grocery store. There I was able to purchase RBT in both tea bags and in bulk. Surprisingly this was very inexpensive as 15 tea bags (large) each making 2 liters of tea was only $2.49.
I was first tempted to roast some of the barley I had on hand. Better sense told me to buy it pre-roasted, bagged and ready to make since I did not know what I was doing. I boiled 2 liters and threw in one bag and let it steep for 10 minutes as the package said. It seemed weak to me, so I let it steep over night. Next mourning the tea was noticeably darker and the kitchen smelled like I was roasting nuts. Yum.
The nutty and almost earthy cereal like aroma was delicious, but what would it taste like? I tried it over some ice. At first my taste buds did not like it. So I added some Splenda. Bang! The nutty taste and the sweetness reminded me of roasted peanuts and popcorn that my father made when I was a kid. I liked it. You can adjust the strength by adding more water to the brewed tea. Unlike regular tea this does not get bitter from steeping.
The first day saw the 2 liters disappear. One drink item down, more to go. I now have a daily drink that is low cal, no fat, no sodium, no caffeine, good for me and CHEAP. A perfect fit for the plan. Here's the nutrients in a liter of this tea. You can also drink this hot as tea or as a substitute for coffee.
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