Lemon barley drink

August 5, 2008 – 12:25 am by wiffy

This is another super-easy, refreshing drink that’s perfect for the hot summer. It actually tastes good without lemon too (actually I prefer lemon-less), but I added lemon so that the photos will turn out nicer and more cheery, heh. Winter melon sugar complement the taste of barley more than rock sugar, so do try this combi if you can find it =D

Barley drink has cooling properties and I remember that my mum used to make me a water bottle of this drink to bring to school =P

I really love the first photo very much - my mum was clearing her extra cutlery and I spotted this beautiful lone teacup and grabbed it. It makes such a pretty photo, don’t you think ;)

P.S. I have been busy these few days so I haven’t been visiting some of my friends’ food blogs or following up on some of the comments yet - but I’ll get to it soon.

Lemon Barley Drink
Lemon barley drink (柠檬薏米水) - warm

Ingredients
(Serves 2)

Lemon Barley Drink

- 2 litres water
- 200g raw barley, washed
- 50 to 100g winter melon sugar “sticks” 冬瓜糖 - see photo above (or use rock sugar)
- 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
- lemon juice & lemon slices (optional)

Directions

1. Boil the water and add the washed barley and pandan leaves to the boiling water. Simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour. Drain and discard the barley & pandan.
2. In the last 10 minutes before you turn off the stove, add winter melon sugar to taste. Note that the winter melon will not dissolve - you can eat the winter melon for the crunchy sweet taste or you may discard it.
3. Drink warm or chilled. If making lemon barley, add a few drops of lemon juice and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Lemon Barley Drink
Lemon barley drink - chilled

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Also check out - Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe

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lemon Lemon barley drink I am sending this refreshing drink to Dil Se, the host for this week’s Weekend Herb Blogging, a popular food event started by the fabulous Kalyn’s Kitchen ^_^



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  1. 26 Responses to “Lemon barley drink”

  2. This is a standard at my home too. My son loves it! I skip the pandan, use melon sugar and sometimes wolfberries.
    I agree - great photo!

    By Dee on Aug 5, 2008

  3. I like your teacup too! Love the blue foral print in the last photo.

    It’s been some times since I boiled some barley water. Adding lemon makes the drink even more refreshing.

    By didally on Aug 5, 2008

  4. This drink is so exotic to me. I’ve never had a barley drink before. It looks refreshing!

    By [eatingclub] vancouver || js on Aug 5, 2008

  5. absolutely love this! a must try! :)

    By rita on Aug 5, 2008

  6. Ooh I love barley and you have just reminded me I should be boiling this now that its so hot here. Lovely pictures btw!

    By Pink Parisian on Aug 5, 2008

  7. ooo. I love this drink as well. Esp ice cold! Home made is always nicer as u can adjust the level of sweetness.

    By daphne on Aug 5, 2008

  8. I have not tried a barley drink before. But with pandan and wintermelon sticks, I’m sure this tastes good. I love your teacup!

    By Ning on Aug 5, 2008

  9. Can we add winter melon together with the barley and pandan?

    By juhuacha on Aug 5, 2008

  10. I agree. Putting the lemon just brightens up the entire picture :)
    Singapore is so hot that I need to drink more of this.

    By tigerfish on Aug 5, 2008

  11. Hi everyone, thank you for the nice comments :XO:

    Dee - wow wolfberries, sounds interesting … I shall try this next time :)

    PP: Yup isn’t the weather unbearable? No amount of cooling drinks is enough :o

    Hi juhuacha, I usually add sugar at the last step because after boiling for half hour, the water will evaporate and you may cause the drink to be over-sweetened ;) If I’m using rock sugar (instead of melon sugar), I add them only during the last 5 minutes. :-)

    By wiffy on Aug 5, 2008

  12. First time here, nice blog you have here! :)

    I really should make this drink for my family since my mom gave me some sweet winter melon. Thanks for the reminder! ;)

    By Little Corner of Mine on Aug 5, 2008

  13. I am going to try your recipe this morning. I have always been intrigued by barley but have not used it very much at all.

    By Vegeyum Ganga on Aug 6, 2008

  14. Dear noobcook,

    Thanks for visiting, too! I left a comment on the radish with leave soup for you. Do check it out!

    Btw, I have a query on your tempting barley lemon drink. May I know is there any other particular reason for choosing Chinese barley instead of pearl barley for this recipe, beside for its EXTRA cooling effect?

    Thanks in advance.

    By My Wok Life on Aug 6, 2008

  15. Hi MWL! The guy at the Chinese medical hall told me that this particular type of Chinese barley is more cooling and suitable for our warm weather, hence ideal if you are using one type of barley. However, I think it’s ok to experiment with different types to see what’s your favourite ;)

    Vegeyum: I hope u like it! Let me know if you have any suggestions ;)

    LCOM: Thank you!! :XO: :-)

    By wiffy on Aug 6, 2008

  16. Yes, I think I will try it with pearl barley. I have also never added with pandan leave in barley water before.

    Must give it a try. I have confidence that the taste is really good one. Will keep you posted once I tried. Thanks for sharing!

    By My Wok Life on Aug 6, 2008

  17. Healthy refreshing drink for this scorching summer..Thanks for sending it in..

    By Divya on Aug 6, 2008

  18. I made it with ordinary barley with some lemongrass and ginger and it was delicious! I think it will be a staple in our house now.

    By Vegeyum Ganga on Aug 7, 2008

  19. MWK: Hope u like it! Let me know if you have any feedback after trying it ;)

    Divya: Thanks for hosting :)

    Vegeyum: Glad u like it! ah, the addition of lemongrass and ginger sounds great! :up:

    By wiffy on Aug 7, 2008

  20. i have never had raw barley tea, only roasted, but i am sure this is just as delicious and refreshing!

    By cindy on Aug 7, 2008

  21. Good to the last kernel! I could go for a pot of that right now. I have a bit of a sore throat today.

    By Nate on Aug 8, 2008

  22. A barley based drink sounds interesting. I have never had pandan either. That drink looks really good!

    By Kevin on Aug 9, 2008

  23. Wow, I have never seen anything like this. It sounds healthy and refreshing.

    By Natashya on Aug 11, 2008

  24. cindy: I love roasted barley as much as I love raw barley too :D

    Nate: Thanks! :-) Hope you’re feeling better now …

    Kevin: Thanks! :-)

    Natashya: Thanks and welcome :wink:

    By wiffy on Aug 12, 2008

  25. Looks so refreshing. What a cute set of pictures!

    By Jude on Aug 17, 2008

  26. hihi, can I know when to add lemongrass and ginger? After which step?? thanks ^_-

    By michelleng on Aug 23, 2008

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