Omija-cha

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

Type	Herbal tea
Country of origin	Korea
Ingredients	Schisandra chinensis berries
Korean name
Hangul	오미자차
Hanja	五味子茶
RR	omijacha
MR	omijach'a
IPA	[o.mi.dʑa.tɕʰa]

Omija-cha, served either hot or cold, is also used to make omija-hwachae (magnolia berry punch).^[5]

Omija-cha is often served as traditional medicine, as it is said to improve blood circuilation and kidney function, among others.^[6]