Pregnant or breastfeeding women, kids, and people with certain health conditions cannot drink a lot of caffeine. Decaf coffee is most commonly produced using chemicals that remove most (but not all!) of the caffeine from regular coffee beans. Also, some of those chemicals are still left in the coffee beans after the process is completed.

Barley, instead, is 100% naturally caffeine-free.

Barley is:

• Rich in vitamins, in particular vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols) and group B (B1, B2, B3), which are essential nutrients needed for good health.
• Rich in antioxidants, which can help neutralize harmful molecules that damage cells and contribute to various diseases.
• High in fiber, which helps to promote intestinal regularity.
• Rich in minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, silicon and zinc.

• Barley is the cereal with the lowest glycemic index which is great for diabetics.
• It also has high content of beta-glucans. According to the following EFSA scientific publication: “Barley beta-glucans have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease”.

Barley gives you a boost of energy because it contains rich starch (a complex carbohydrate), which requires a process of slow digestion of sugars, which in turn allows the body to take better advantage of its energetic capacity than in simple sugars digestion.

While barley coffee does not have the same stimulating effects as coffee, it is often consumed as a source of sustained energy due to its ability to provide nourishment and support mental clarity. Some people find that drinking a barley beverage helps them feel more alert and focused.