Omija Cha
A unique Korean five-flavor berry tea with sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent notes.
- ¼ cupdried omija berries
- 4 cupscold water
- 3 tbsphoney
- 1 tbsppine nuts(for garnish)
- 1Rinse omija berries and place in jar.
- 2Cover with cold water and refrigerate overnight.
- 3Strain liquid into pitcher.
- 4Sweeten with honey to taste.
- 5Serve cold garnished with berries and pine nuts.
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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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