How much caffeine is in Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion?

Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion?

Target 96°C (205°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion be extracted?

Extract for 5:00-8:00 depending on botanical structure using Stovetop Brew or Cold Brew, at a ratio of 12g botanicals per Liter of water, prepared at Cut Leaf, Petal, Grain, or Root. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion?

Caffeine-free does not mean appropriate for every person, condition, allergy, or medication. Use individualized guidance for pregnancy, medication interactions, allergies, reflux, or other health concerns. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Japan

Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion

Name: How to Brew Japanese Mugicha Roasted Barley Infusion
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240ml)
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 2.9 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g cold filtered water; Ice for serving; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

Toasted barley, cocoa, and a clean nutty finish with zero caffeine.

A caffeine-free roasted barley infusion served hot or cold across Japan, with a deep grain aroma.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityVery low

bitternessVery low

bodyModerate

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

No distinct note recorded here — the aroma reads as pronounced rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

No distinct note recorded here — the palate reads as clear rather than carrying a nameable character of its own.

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

moderate body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

What people say

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Gear for this drink

Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

Direct-drive motor with 64mm stainless steel flat burrs engineered specifically for pour-over, drip, and cold brew clarity.

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