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Korean-style serving of Omija tea

오미자차 · Omija tea

Omija tea

오미자차

What exactly is it?

Red schisandra berries make a tart drink with aromatic and slightly astringent notes. An infusion of dried berries differs from a drink diluted from sweet berry syrup. The preparation determines how sweet it tastes.

Main ingredients

Schisandra berries or berry syrup, water; optional honey or sugar

Ordering and serving

The red color does not mean chili heat. Ask whether the drink uses syrup or infused berries if you prefer less sweetness.

Origins and changes

The name means “five flavors,” referring to sweet, sour, bitter, salty and pungent tastes. The berries are used both as an infusion and preserved in syrup for drinks.

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Omija tea

오미자차

Main ingredients
Schisandra berries or berry syrup, water; optional honey or sugar
Flavor and character
Red schisandra berries make a tart drink with aromatic and slightly astringent notes. An infusion of dried berries differs from a drink diluted from sweet berry syrup. The preparation determines how sweet it tastes.
How to eat it
The red color does not mean chili heat. Ask whether the drink uses syrup or infused berries if you prefer less sweetness.
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Yuja tea

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Main ingredients
Yuzu peel and flesh, sugar or honey, and water
Flavor and character
Sweetened yuzu preserve dissolves in water to make a sweet, tart drink. Strips of peel provide fragrance and a little bitterness. Unlike a leaf infusion, it starts with a preserve already containing sugar or honey.
How to eat it
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