''Omija-cha'' ( ko, 오미자차) or magnolia berry tea is a
traditional Korean tea made from dried
magnolia berries—''omija'' in Korean.
''Omija'' means "five flavors", which are sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and pungency.
The tea can be made by boiling dried magnolia berries in water on low heat, then adding honey.
Alternatively, ground magnolia berry seeds can be added to cold water to make the tea.
''Omija-cha'', served either hot or cold, is also used to make ''
omija-hwachae
''Omija-hwachae'' () or magnolia berry punch is a sweet and tangy ''hwachae'' (punch) made with magnolia berries—''omija'' in Korean. The reddish-pink punch is typically served during hot summer days.
Preparation
The base is made by infusing ...
'' (magnolia berry punch).
See also
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Traditional Korean tea
References
Korean drinks
Korean tea
Herbal tea
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