Goji tea
Gugi-cha (구기차; 枸杞茶) or goji tea is a traditional Chinese/Korean tea made from dried goji berries or leaves.[1] Traditionally, the tea was made with young goji leaves.[2] Today, mature leaves or, more commonly, berries are used.[1][2] The tea made with berries may be called gugija-cha (구기자차; 枸杞子茶) or goji berry tea, while the tea made with leaves is referred to as gugiyeop-cha (구기엽차; 枸杞葉茶) or goji leaf tea.[1]
| Type | Herbal tea |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
| Ingredients | Goji berries or leaves |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 구기차 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 枸杞茶 |
| Revised Romanization | gugi-cha |
| McCune–Reischauer | kugi-ch'a |
| IPA | [ku.ɡi.tɕʰa] |
| Goji berry tea | |
| Hangul | 구기자차 |
| Hanja | 枸杞子茶 |
| Revised Romanization | gugija-cha |
| McCune–Reischauer | kugija-ch'a |
| IPA | [ku.ɡi.dʑa.tɕʰa] |
| Goji leaf tea | |
| Hangul | 구기엽차 |
| Hanja | 枸杞葉茶 |
| Revised Romanization | gugiyeop-cha |
| McCune–Reischauer | kugiyŏp-ch'a |
| IPA | [ku.ɡi.jʌp̚.tɕʰa] |
Preparation
To prepare the tea using berries, around 20–25 g (0.71–0.88 oz) of dried goji berries are simmered in two cups of water.[2] Sometimes, the tea also incorporates jujube and ginger, providing a slightly more even, sweet flavor.[3] Other commonly blended ingredients include eucommia, chrysanthemum, rehmannia, eleuthero, and liquorice.[2]
To prepare the leaf tea, around 2–3 g (0.071–0.106 oz) of dried leaves are infused in a cup of hot water.[2] The leaves may be stir-fried in a dry pan for intensified aroma.[1]
For both berry tea and leaf tea, honey—but not sugar— may be added to taste.[1]
See also
References
- "Gugi-cha" 구기차. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- 문, 범수. "Gugi-cha" 구기차. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Academy of Korean Studies. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- Kim, Dakota (22 October 2015). "10 Strange and Wonderful Korean Teas". Paste. Retrieved 20 August 2017.