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] 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]
