Korean Dictionary
How to say "Barley Tea" in Korean
“Barley Tea” in Korean is 보리차 (pronounced "boricha").
보리차
boricha
Usage & Context
Boricha (barley tea) is a common Korean drink made by roasting barley grains and steeping them in water. It is often drunk cold or hot as a substitute for plain water in Korean households.
Example Sentence
한국 가정에서는 보리차를 물 대신 자주 마신다.
Korean households often drink barley tea instead of plain water.
How to use 보리차 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Barley Tea” is 보리차, romanized as boricha.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 보리차.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '보리차' as 'Bo-ri-cha'. 'Bo' sounds like 'bow' (as in bow and arrow). 'Ri' is like 'ree' in 'reel'. 'Cha' is like 'cha' in 'chai tea'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a parent at home about a drink.
엄마, 냉장고에 보리차 있어요?
Mom, is there barley tea in the fridge?
Observing a common practice in a Korean restaurant.
식당에서 물 대신 보리차를 주네요.
They're giving barley tea instead of water at the restaurant.
Ordering a warm drink at a cafe or restaurant.
따뜻한 보리차 한 잔 주세요.
Please give me a warm cup of barley tea.
Cultural Context
보리차 (boricha) is a quintessential Korean household drink, often served instead of plain water in homes and many restaurants. It's caffeine-free and has a mild, nutty flavor, making it suitable for all ages, including babies. Commonly served both hot and cold depending on the season, it's considered a healthy and refreshing beverage.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 보리차 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
보리차 끓이다
to boil barley tea
보리차 마시다
to drink barley tea
시원한 보리차
cool/cold barley tea
Related Expressions
옥수수차
oksusucha
corn tea
녹차
nokcha
green tea
생수
saengsu
bottled water
음료수
eumnyosu
beverage/drink
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