Barley coffee main properties and why offer it to customers

Barley coffee is a drink with many beneficial properties that is obtained from this cereal through the infusion of toasted and ground barley.

Unlike traditional coffee, barley coffee can be consumed by everyone, even the little ones, at any time of the day: in fact, it does not contain caffeine or other stimulating substances.

For this reason, barley coffee should always be present in the offer of bars, restaurants or hotels and proposed as a healthy alternative to coffee, for those who cannot consume it for health reasons and for those looking for a drink invigorating and tasty.

On the other hand, barley coffee was introduced long before decaffeinated coffee and, therefore, it is a well-known drink already appreciated by many people.

Barley coffee: properties and benefits

Certainly, barley coffee is known for the absence of caffeine and, therefore, over the years, since the Second World War, it has represented a substitute for traditional coffee.

In reality, the properties of this tasty and beneficial drink do not end here, on the contrary. Barley coffee is a real concentrate of well-being and has no particular contraindications. However, it should not be consumed by those suffering from celiac disease as barley is a cereal that contains gluten.

Approximately 100 g of barley coffee contains approximately 80% complex carbohydrates, while a small part contains proteins, lipids and mineral salts, including potassium and phosphorus. Barley also contains a good amount of iron so this drink is also suitable for those suffering from anemia.

Barley is a cereal rich in niacin, an amino acid that regulates the metabolism of sugars and fats. The absence of cholesterol, together with its ability to keep glucose levels under control, makes barley coffee also suitable for those suffering from diabetes.

Barley coffee has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, it is ideal for stimulating digestion, and therefore can also be taken after lunch, just like traditional coffee, and it also has a strong antioxidant effect.

Those who suffer from intestinal irregularities will find in this hot drink an excellent ally to solve these problems.

Due to the absence of caffeine and stimulants, barley coffee is also an excellent choice for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Barley coffee, therefore, is a truly versatile drink that can be inserted without problems into any diet.

A cup of barley coffee has around 50 kcal, and is therefore also suitable for those who want to keep their weight under control, but obviously if you are on a diet it is a good idea to limit your sugar consumption.

Furthermore, a cup of barley can be consumed by everyone, from children, but also from the elderly, overweight people with heart problems or suffering from metabolic diseases.

How to propose barley coffee to customers

Due to its properties, the absence of caffeine and the incredible benefits, barley coffee should never be missing. It is a well-known and appreciated drink, so it needs no introduction, but proposing the right combinations is certainly a winning move to satisfy the taste and arouse the interest of customers.

Although barley coffee is the natural alternative for those who cannot consume caffeine, a cup of this drink could be the first choice to enjoy even for a short and tasty break.

In this case, if you want to offer barley coffee to customers, you must focus on an offer that includes the consumption of desserts, such as baked goods, from the classic empty or filled croissants, to the more modern brownies and cupcakes. The combination of barley coffee and tart, for example, could be interesting for an afternoon break.

Furthermore, by choosing Almar soluble barley coffee, you can also offer cappuccinos or a tasty digestive at the end of the meal.