Recipe
This is as simple as it is delicious.
We sourced rye berries from Castle Valley Mill. We toast them in a pan, on low-medium heat, until the berries develop a light golden hue and are lightly aromatic.
Add water, bring to a gentle boil, lower to medium heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or cold over ice.
Notes
There are a few other possible preparations and techniques for Rye Tea.
- Toasted rye tea with rye amazake. Use just the liquid of the amazake, for a clear drink that is both nutty and sweet.
- Treating therRye berries like the rice in genmaicha. Boil, dried, roasted, and then steeped.
- There are a few different methods for toasting the rye berries. Toasting them in the oven, at around 300, for 30 minutes will likely result in a more consistnet toa