Omijacha

Omija-cha

Omija-cha

Korean tea made from magnolia berries


Omija-cha (Korean: 오미자차) or magnolia berry tea is a traditional Korean tea made from dried magnolia berriesomija in Korean.[1] Omija means "five flavors", which are sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and pungency.[2] The tea can be made by boiling dried magnolia berries in water on low heat, then adding honey.[3] Alternatively, ground magnolia berry seeds can be added to cold water to make the tea.[4]

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Omija-cha, served either hot or cold, is also used to make omija-hwachae (magnolia berry punch).[5]


References

  1. Won, Ho-jung (22 April 2016). "[Weekender] Healthful Korean tea to fit every need". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  2. Agbor, Nnehkai (16 March 2017). "8 Healthy Korean Teas To Enjoy Throughout The Year". 10 Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  3. "Omija-cha" 오미자차. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  4. Kim, Dakota (4 August 2015). "5 Cooling Korean Punches to Soothe Your Heat Stroke". Paste. Retrieved 28 June 2017.

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