Ingredients

  • ¼ cupdried omija berries
  • 4 cupscold water
  • 3 tbsphoney
  • 1 tbsppine nuts(for garnish)

🔧 Tools

pitcherstrainer

Instructions

  1. Rinse omija berries and place in jar.
  2. Cover with cold water and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Strain liquid into pitcher.
  4. Sweeten with honey to taste.
  5. Serve cold garnished with berries and pine nuts.

📜 History

Omija Cha, or Korean five-flavor berry tea, is made from the dried berries of Schisandra chinensis, which uniquely contain all five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent. This remarkable berry has been used in Korean traditional medicine for over two thousand years. The tea became a palace drink during the Joseon Dynasty and is traditionally served cold in summer and warm in winter. The vibrant red color and complex flavor make it one of Korea's most distinctive traditional beverages.

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