| Omija-cha | |
| Type: | Herbal tea |
| Origin: | Korea |
| Ingredients: | Schisandra chinensis berries |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul: | 오미자차 |
| Hanja: | 五味子茶 |
| Rr: | omija-cha |
| Mr: | omija-ch'a |
| Koreanipa: | pronounced as /ko/ |
Omija-cha 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]