H-KR-046
Omija Tea (Five-Flavour Berry)
오미자차
Infused berry tisane, from Mungyeong, South Korea.
Herbal tisanes
Omija Tea (Five-Flavour Berry) is strongest on brightness, fruity and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: cranberry, red berry, pomegranate, lemon. Historically gathered from mountainous regions across Korea and northeastern China, celebrated for containing five distinct tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and pungent. Traditionally macerated in cold water to prevent harsh bitterness, then sweetened and served chilled with pear slices in the summer.
Also known as Omijacha, Five-flavor berry tea and Schisandra tea.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Mungyeong, South Korea
- Plant
- Schisandra chinensis dried fruit
- Harvest
- Late summer to early autumn
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- dried fruit or root
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 2 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then sorting, then sun_drying.
Caffeine
Omija Tea (Five-Flavour Berry) is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 5 g | 60 to 75 °C | 5 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3.8 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 1 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- hot_weather
- relaxing
- social
Pairs with dessert, fruit and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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