Gugi-cha (Korean: 구기차; Hanja: 枸杞茶) or goji tea is a traditional Chinese and 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 edit
Tea using berries is prepared with around 20–25 g (0.71–0.88 oz) of dried goji berries simmered in two cups of water, with various possible flavorings or sweeteners added.[2] Leaf tea may be prepared with around 2–3 g (0.071–0.106 oz) of dried leaves infused in a cup of hot water.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Gugi-cha" 구기차. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d 문, 범수. "Gugi-cha" 구기차. Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Academy of Korean Studies. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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