Barley, a member of the grass family, was one of the first domesticated grains in the Fertile Crescent and drinks made from it range from thin herbal teas and beers to thicker drinkable puddings and gruels.
Barley has been used as a source of fermentable material for beer for thousands of years and whiskey for centuries. Barley beer was probably one of the first alcoholic drinks developed by Neolithic humans. More recently, it has been used as a component of various health foods and drinks.
In 2016, barley was ranked fourth among grains in quantity produced (141 million tonnes) behind maize, rice, and wheat (all of which are used for beer).
Barley-based drinks
Traditional drinks
Barley milk Barley tea Barley water Barley wine Beer, including corn beer, rice beer, and wheat beer Café de cebada Caffè d'orzo (Coffee of Barley) Emoliente Genever Malt drink Malt liquor Malt whisky Malta (soft drink) Malted milk Pinol Talbina
Commercial products Amul Pro Barleycup Canvas Barley Milk Caro Horlicks Inka Milo Ovaltine Pero RoBarr roasted barley Robinsons barley water Supermalt
See also Coffee substitute Malt Mash ingredients Roasted grain drink
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