Peach blossom tea explained

Tea Name:Peach blossom tea
Tea Type:Herbal tea
Tea Image:Dohwa-cha.jpg
Tea Origin:China
Tea Names:Dohwa-cha
Tea Quick:Tea made from peach blossom
Tea Time:3‒4 minutes
Korean name
Hangul:도화차
Hanja:桃花茶
Rr:dohwa-cha
Mr:tohwa-ch'a
Koreanipa:pronounced as /ko/

Dohwa-cha or peach flower tea is a traditional Korean tea made from the dried peach flowers.[1] It is believed that dohwa-cha helps treating constipation and calculus.

Preparation

Dohwa-cha can be prepared with of dried peach blossoms boiled in water.[2] The flowers are harvested during the springtime, dried in shade, and kept in a paper bag. Stamens are removed before being dried. Dohwa-cha usually comes pre-made. It is recommended to steep the buds for 5 to 10 min after adding to water. Times may vary depending on preference of strength.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: dohwa-cha. Standard Korean Language Dictionary. National Institute of Korean Language. ko. ko:도화차. 21 April 2017.
  2. Web site: dohwa-cha. Doopedia. Doosan Corporation. ko. ko:도화차. 21 April 2017.