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Jujube tea

대추차

What exactly is it?

Dried jujubes simmer until their sweetness enters the water. A strained version is clear, while mashed fruit produces a thick drink. Sliced jujubes or pine nuts may be served on top to eat with a spoon.

Main ingredients

Dried jujubes and water; optional ginger, pear, honey or pine nuts

Ordering and serving

Ask about the consistency if you prefer a light infusion. Check for any remaining seeds in fruit pieces before eating them.

Origins and changes

It is one of the traditional drinks made by simmering dried fruit. Removing seeds and skins, then reducing the liquid, produces a concentrate that can later be diluted.

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Main ingredients: Dried jujubes and water; optional ginger, pear, honey or pine nuts
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How to eat it: Ask about the consistency if you prefer a light infusion. Check for any remaining seeds in fruit pieces before eating them.

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