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To make plain barley water i1/2 put two ounces of barley into a small saucepan along with 1-1/2 pints of water.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 minutes.
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Strain through cheesecloth, forcing out all the juice.
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Barley water is a very nutritious cooling drink that helps bring down fever.
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It is also useful for those suffering from bronchitis and asthma.
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To Roast barley(use pot or pearl barleyi1/2pearled barley being more refined than pot barley but making no difference to the tea).
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In a hot a cast iron skillet until a drop of water sizzles when dropped into pan.
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Measure barley into a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
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Towel dry.
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Put barley in skillet and dry roast, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for even toasting, until it turns golden.
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Over-roasting will produce a coffee-like drink!
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To make a caffeine-free coffee substitute, roast the barley until it is brown.
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Cool and grind.
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Then roast again until fragrant and very dark-- but not burnt.
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Use in place of regular ground coffee, experimenting with amounts until desired strength is reached.
