Yuja Cha (유자차)

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 2 minutes

Total time: 7 minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Country of Origin: Korea

A sweet, aromatic citrus tea made by dissolving preserved yuja marmalade (yuja-cheong-citron preserved in honey and sugar) in hot or iced water.

Presentation & How It's Eaten

Served hot in porcelain cups or iced in glass tumblers with candied citron peels settling at bottom. The fruit peel at the bottom is eaten with a spoon after drinking.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Yuja-cheong (preserved Korean citron marmalade)

• 1 cup hot water (or cold water with ice cubes)

• Pine nuts or mint for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Add Marmalade: Scoop 2 tablespoons of yuja marmalade into a cup.

2. Pour Water: Pour 1 cup of hot water (around 180°F / 80°C) or ice water over marmalade.

3. Stir: Stir thoroughly with a spoon until syrup dissolves completely into water.

4. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with pine nuts or mint. Drink warm and eat leftover candied peel at bottom with a spoon.

Cooking Tips

• Eat the Peel: The preserved citron peel contains a concentration of aromatic essential oils and vitamin C; eat it with a spoon while finishing the tea.

Nutrition Facts

(Estimated per serving)

• Calories: ~90 kcal

• Total Fat: 0g

• Saturated Fat: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: ~10mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 23g

• Dietary Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 20g

• Protein: 0.2g