List of barley-based drinks facts for kids
Barley is a type of grass. It was one of the first plants grown by people long ago in a place called the Fertile Crescent. People used barley to make many different drinks. Some were like thin teas, while others were thicker, like puddings.
For thousands of years, barley has been used to make drinks like beer. It was also used for whiskey for hundreds of years. Barley drinks were likely some of the first special drinks made by early humans. Today, barley is also found in many healthy foods and drinks.
In 2016, barley was the fourth most produced grain in the world. Only maize (corn), rice, and wheat were grown more.
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What is Barley?
Barley is a grain, like wheat or rice. It grows in many parts of the world. People have been growing barley for a very long time, even before recorded history. It's an important crop because it can grow in different climates.
Barley grains are often used to make flour, animal feed, and ingredients for many drinks. It's a very versatile plant!
Drinks Made from Barley
Barley is a key ingredient in many drinks around the world. Some are traditional, passed down through generations. Others are popular commercial products you might find in stores.
Traditional Barley Drinks
Many cultures have their own special drinks made from barley. These drinks often have a long history.
- Barley milk: This is a plant-based drink made from barley. It can be a good alternative to dairy milk.
- Barley water: A simple drink made by boiling barley in water. It's often flavored with lemon and sugar.
- Barley wine: This is a strong, rich drink made from barley. It's often enjoyed in small amounts.
- Beer: One of the oldest and most popular drinks made from barley. Barley is fermented to create beer.
- Café de cebada: This is a coffee-like drink made from roasted barley. It's popular in some parts of the world.
- Caffè d'orzo: Also known as "Barley Coffee," this is another coffee substitute made from roasted barley.
- Emoliente: A warm, sweet drink popular in Peru. It often contains barley along with other herbs.
- Malt drink: A sweet, non-alcoholic drink made from malted barley.
- Malt liquor: A strong type of beer made with a lot of malted barley.
- Malt whisky: A type of whisky made mostly from malted barley.
- Malta (soft drink): A carbonated, non-alcoholic drink that tastes a bit like beer.
- Malted milk: A powder made from malted barley and wheat flour. It's used to make drinks.
- Pinol: A traditional drink from Central America. It often includes roasted barley or corn.
- Roasted barley tea: A popular drink in East Asia. It has a nutty, slightly bitter taste.
- Talbina: A healthy porridge or drink made from barley flour. It's often eaten in the Middle East.
Popular Commercial Barley Drinks
Many companies use barley to make drinks that are sold in stores. These are often easy to find.
- Amul Pro: A malt-based health drink.
- Barleycup: A popular coffee substitute made from roasted barley, chicory, and rye.
- Canvas Barley Milk: A brand of plant-based milk made from barley.
- Caro: A coffee substitute made from roasted barley, rye, and chicory.
- Horlicks: A malted milk drink mix, often enjoyed hot.
- Inka: A Polish coffee substitute made from roasted grains, including barley.
- Milo: A chocolate and malt powder that is mixed with milk or hot water.
- Ovaltine: Another popular malted milk drink mix.
- RoBarr roasted barley: A product used to make roasted barley drinks.
- Robinsons barley water: A popular fruit-flavored drink that contains barley.
- Supermalt: A non-alcoholic malt drink.
See also
- Coffee substitute
- Malt
- Mash ingredients
- Roasted grain drink
