Korean drinks

 

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1-Bokbunja Ju (복분자주)

 Bokbunja Ju  which is also spelled as bokbunjaju, bokbunja-Ju, or bokbunjajoo, and also called bokbunja wine) is a Korean fruit wine made from wild and/or cultivated Korean black raspberries called bokbunja (hangul: 복분자; hanja: 覆盆子; Rubus coreanus).

it is a Korean fruit wine made from the wild from cultivated Korean black raspberries called bokbunja {hangul: 복분자; hanja: 覆盆子; Rubus coreanus}. Bokbunjaju is made by steeping fruit in strong clear alcohol. Technically a liqueur rather than a true wine, this drink uses the black raspberry that is also used in the French liqueur Chambord. It's one of numerous fruit-based drinks found in Korea and is one of the most common, along with maesilju that is made with pale Asian plums. while soju and makgeolli are everyday drinks, Bokbunja Ju and other fruit wines are often preferred for special occasions or as a means of enjoying the medicinal properties of the fruit.

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2-Omija Tea

Omija tea is a Korean fusion drink that is made with omija is a five flavor berry. it is also known as Schisandra or magnolia berry. these small red berries are dried before they are used to make omija tea.

how to make Omija cha

for two cup tea-

• 2C or half a quart pure water,1 1/2T dried schizandra (soaked and strained),1T goji berries,1 1/2t astragalus root,1 1/2t Rhodiola root,1/8t licorice root pieces,1/2t fresh ginger root.

.for two cup tea

• 4C or one-quart pure water, 3T dried schizandra (soaked and strained),2T goji berries, 1T astragalus root,1T Rhodiola root, 1/4t licorice root pieces, 1t fresh ginger root.

how to prepare-

Pre-soak and strain schizandra berries.
Add to half or one quart of boiling water, along with other ingredients.
Reduce flame to low heat.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes with a lid, preferably in a glass or ceramic pot
Strain and discard the herbs.

Omija Cha benefits.

1. Omija gives stamina and the ability to work longer and harder.
2. They work on the body and mind, proving to be beneficial to sportsmen, students, and office goers by providing top cardiac health. 
3. They also help blood circulation and fight the ill effects of menopause of the heart.

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3-Sujeonggwa tea

Sujeonggwa tea is like a ginger cinnamon tea but it's always served when the tea is cold and it's often served as the form of the desert. the Sujeonggwa tea is easy to make, it is gently sweet and delicious but it is like it will kick any cold to the curb.

the recipe for this tea is kinda easy you can make it and drink it whenever you want.

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recipe for sujeonggwa tea-

ingredients

• 4-5 dried persimmons
• 5 cinnamon sticks
• ½ cup of ginger, sliced
• 1 cup of sugar
• pine nuts
• 7½ to 8 cups of water

how to make- 

• firstly wash the 1/2 cup's worth of ginger, then peel it and slice it into small pieces. now put it into a pot or kettle, whatever you want to use to make the tea.
• now Rinse 5 cinnamon sticks and put them into the pot.
• Add 7½ to 8 cups of water and boil for 20 minutes over high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium and boil it for another 25 minutes. 

            If it boils over, take off the lid.

• Add 1 cup of sugar. now  Stir and cool it down.
• Remove the stem of the dried persimmons and wash gently and thoroughly.
• Strain cinnamon sticks and sliced ginger in a colander.
• Pour it into a glass jar or glass bowl and add the persimmons.
• Put the lid on and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. It will keep in the fridge for more than 1 week.
• Serve cold with ice cubes. Use a ladle to give each person a small bowl of punch. Each serving should have one persimmon in it with a few pine nuts sprinkled on top.

4-Chrysanthemum Tea (국화차 | gukwacha)

Dried chrysanthemum flowers can be infused in water to make a caffeine-free tea. Refreshing with a mild honey flavor, it’s easy to make hot and iced. Chrysanthemum tea, also known as mums, is an herbal infusion made by steeping dried chrysanthemum flowers in water. It’s naturally caffeine-free.

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Ingredients

(for two people)

• 50g dried chrysanthemum flowers
• 1.5-litre water
• 50g rock sugar(adjust to taste)

how to make-

-in a pot or kettle, bring the water to a boil. once the water starts to boil, add chrysanthemum into it. simmer the flame for a minute or two minutes( but don't simmer it for too long). add rock sugar to taste and turn off the stove when the sugar has dissolved. serve the drink at room temperature or chilled.

- take out the chrysanthemum flowers and sieve the liquid through a strainer. 

- now drink it chilled or at room temperature.

some benefits of chrysanthemum tea

it quenches thirst.

it helps to detoxify the body.

aid in recovery from influenza or mild sunstroke.

it cooling property which regulates the body's yin and yang.

 it reduces the internal body heat.

   5-  green plum tea (매실차 | maesilcha)

green plum tea aka (maesil-cha) or (maesil-Cheong) is used widely in traditional Korean cuisine as a sweet drink. it is made from maesil aka green plums and makes many dishes much more delicious than if you just used sugar. the result is more flavorful, fragrant, fresh, and complex. Maesil is also known to be really good for you.  Koreans believe preparing food and tea with maesil has many health benefits the Peak season for maesil is May and June.grocery stores in Korea are full of beautiful, fresh maesil and large jars to make maesil-cheong in.

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ingredients-

• 2 Tbsp Korean Plum Extract
• 3 regular sized ice cubes
• 1/2 cup filtered water on.

how to make

Add the ice cubes and the plum extract into a glass cup then pour the water. Stir lightly with a spoon just before you drink it.

 instruction- The recipe here is based on a particular brand of Korean Plum Extract. So if you’re using other plum extract types or brands including a homemade version, the result will be different. Adjust the ratio of ingredients according to your preference.

benefits -

1. Aid in overcoming fatigue and stimulating the appetite.
2. Helps with detoxifying the body.
3. Helps with food digestion.
4. Relieve symptoms of food poisoning and diarrhea.

6-job’s tear (율무차 | yulmucha)

Job's tears are incredibly delicious, nutritious, and practically non-existent on the menus and tables encounter. it is an ancient heirloom pseudo-grain - it looks like a plump back tooth or molar. Technically, Job's tears come from a grass that produces these edible, ivory, bead-like seeds.

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a sweet dessert soup with a tasty gluten-free job's tears.

ingredients-

-Rinse 1 cup dried Job’s Tears in a colander just like you would rice before cooking it.

-Add your rinsed dried job’s Tears in a pot and add enough water to cover the Job’s Tears by a couple of inches. Put a lid on your pot.

-Bring your job’s tears to a boil then reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for about 45- 55 minutes or until tender but chewy in texture.

-Do NOT drain the remaining water/juice from the boiled Job’s Tears in the pot. Keep and add another 1.5 cups of water to the pot along with rock sugar to taste, a little pinch of salt, ¼ cup goji berries, ¾ cup dried Chinese Dates, or dried longans, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, if desired.

-Simmer for another 12 minutes until the goji berries and dried Chinese red dates have a chance to soften. Stir occasionally.

-Serve it in bowls and now drink it and enjoy the flavor.