May 13, 2019 · Omija (오미자, 五味子) in Korean literally means “five flavor berries”. That’s because these berries give five different flavors namely, sourness, sweetness, bitterness, pungentness, and saltiness.

Apr 11, 2023 · ‘Omija cha’ (오미자차) is a traditional Korean tea made from dried Schisandra berries, sometimes called magnolia berries or the five-flavor fruit. In English, the term ‘omija’ (오미자) refers to ‘Schisandra berry,’ ‘magnolia berry,’ or ‘five-flavored fruit.’ Then, ‘Cha’ (차) translates to ‘tea.’

Sep 9, 2020 · Now in Korea, we like to steep dried omija berries in cold water and enjoy it as an refreshing, iced tea in the Summer. When steeped in cold water, you don’t necessarily taste all five flavors – for me, it's more like 3 flavors (sour, salty and slightly-bitter).

Sep 9, 2022 · Bursting with flavor and known as the "five-flavor fruit," omija (or schisandra) is something special. Let's dive into this wondrous, potent Korean berry.

Mar 31, 2023 · The omija adealso caught my eye, and it turns out that omija is a traditional South Korean tea made from magnolia berries. Then, I saw a Shine Muscat drink and HAD TO try it (the real ones are so expensive, so this liquid version will do for now!)

Feb 27, 2023 · Omija tea, made from omija berries, boasts a unique blend of five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. This Korean beverage is praised for its health benefits, including improved liver function, stroke prevention, and enhanced immunity.

Oct 19, 2023 · Omija has five flavors: sweet, bitter, sour, spicy, and salty. It also has a unique scent and contains a little tannin. The season of omija is from June to September, and it is used for medicinal purposes in traditional Korean medicine or soaked in syrup for alcohol or drinks.

Oct 13, 2016 · The word “omija” means “five flavored fruit” when its hanja (Chinese character roots, much like Latin roots in English) are broken down. Oh means “five,” mi means “flavor,” and ja means “a son,” from the character that can refer specifically to men’s sexual stamina.

Jun 27, 2024 · Omija-Hwachae (오미자화채): In English, we can translate this to ‘Schisandra berry punch.’ To make this traditional Korean punch, you soak your omija berries in water for an extended period before sweetening the liquid with honey or sugar.

Omija-cha is a Korean infusion made with omija —five-flavor berry. Also known as schisandra or magnolia berry, these small red berries are dried before they are used to make omija tea. The berries can be boiled in hot water, which will bring out bitter flavors, but traditionally they are merely steeped in cold water.