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| Type | Herbal tea |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Korea |
| Ingredients | Magnolia 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 (Korean: 오미자차) or magnolia berry tea is a traditional Korean tea made from dried magnolia 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]
Omija-cha, served either hot or cold, is also used to make omija-hwachae (magnolia berry punch).[5]