Omija-cha (Korean: 오미자차) or magnolia berry tea is a traditional Korean tea made from dried Schisandra berries — omija in Korean. [1] Omija means "five flavors", which are sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and pungency. [2]

May 13, 2019 · Learn about Omija (Five flavor berry also known as Schisandra berry). Then, make some tea with it! How to make Omija Tea. Super easy and straightforward!

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.’

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · Omija-cha tea, also known as the five-flavor tea, is a traditional Korean beverage made from the Schisandra berry (Omija in Korean). The tea has become a symbol of harmony, blending various tastes into a single, balanced beverage.

Sep 9, 2020 · Omija Cheong is an extract syrup made by fermenting Omija Berries with equal parts Sugar. Give it a few weeks to ferment and the berries will release its natural juices. The sweet and tart extract is then mixed with cold water or sparkling water as a refreshing drink.

Oct 19, 2023 · It is a medicinal tea where you pour water into the dried omija fruit and gently boil it over low heat and drink it with honey. If you interpret the Chinese characters of omija, it means five flavors.

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.

Oct 31, 2012 · We call it " Omija Su (Omija wine) and " Omija Cha (Omija Tea). We can either serve it as cold drink or hot drink. In Korea, summer is the harvest season for Omija, we can either use the fresh berries or dried berries to make the Omija syrup for tea.

Apr 10, 2010 · This tea gets its name because it contains the five flavors -- Oh (오) means five (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent). The berry is called Schisandra Chinensis and is used in herbal medicine. It is supposed to help with chronic coughing and also help kidney function. Wash the omija fruits carefully and drain. Towel dry.