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Korean Honey Citron Tea Recipe
Traditional Korean tea made with honey and citron, served hot or iced - a soothing, vitamin-rich beverage perfect for any season.
Ingredients
For Hot Tea:
- 2-3 tbsp Korean honey citron tea paste (yuja-cha)
- 200ml hot water (not boiling)
- Extra honey to taste (optional)
- Fresh citron or lemon slices for garnish
For Iced Tea:
- 2-3 tbsp Korean honey citron tea paste
- 100ml hot water
- 100ml cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
To Make Your Own Paste:
- 2 large citrons or yuzu
- 200g honey
- 100g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
For Hot Tea:
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of honey citron paste in a mug.
- Add hot water (around 80°C/175°F - not boiling).
- Stir well until paste is completely dissolved.
- Taste and add more honey if desired.
- Garnish with fresh citron slices and serve hot.
For Iced Tea:
- Dissolve paste in hot water first, then add cold water.
- Fill glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the tea over ice and stir.
- Garnish with mint leaves and citron slices.
To Make Homemade Paste:
- Wash citrons thoroughly and slice thinly.
- Remove seeds and mix with salt, let sit 30 minutes.
- Rinse and drain well.
- Mix with honey and sugar, store in refrigerator.
- Use after 1 week for best flavor development.
Citron Tea Wisdom
Paste Quality
Look for Korean yuja-cha paste in Asian grocery stores. The best ones have visible citron peel pieces and natural honey.
Health Benefits
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Perfect for cold season or when you need a immune system boost.
Storage
Store opened paste in refrigerator for up to 6 months. The flavors actually improve over time.