Omija-cha (Korean: 오미자차) or magnolia berry tea is a traditional Korean tea made from dried Schisandra berries—omija 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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| Type | Herbal tea |
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| Country of origin | Korea |
| Ingredients | Schisandra chinensis berries |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 오미자차 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 五味子茶 |
| Revised Romanization | omija-cha |
| McCune–Reischauer | omija-ch'a |
| IPA | [o.mi.dʑa.tɕʰa] |
Omija-cha, served either hot or cold, is also used to make omija-hwachae (magnolia berry punch).[5]
References
edit- ^ Won, Ho-jung (22 April 2016). "[Weekender] Healthful Korean tea to fit every need". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- ^ Agbor, Nnehkai (16 March 2017). "8 Healthy Korean Teas To Enjoy Throughout The Year". 10 Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Omija-cha" 오미자차. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Best Way to Get Most Health Benefits from Omija". The Chosun Ilbo. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ Kim, Dakota (4 August 2015). "5 Cooling Korean Punches to Soothe Your Heat Stroke". Paste. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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