Nutty Barley Brew

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse pearl barley and cover with cold water in a medium pot.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and drain.
3. 3
   Pour 4 cups of fresh water into the pot with the barley along with the cinnamon sticks and nutmeg.
4. 4
   In a blender puree 1 cup water, pecans, carrots and lemon zest.
5. 5
   Add puree to pot.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil and then simmer over very low heat for 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Strain through a fine mesh sieve and or cheesecloth.
8. 8
   Press out all of the liquid.
9. 9
   You may need to strain it twice.
10. 10
    Stir in Splenda and extract to taste.
11. 11
    Enjoy hot or cold.
12. 12
    Top with ground cinnamon or nutmeg.