A Cozy Winter Choice for Health 

Yuja Tea 

As the cold winter approaches, yuja tea becomes incredibly popular in Korea. This classic winter drink, loved for generations, is known for its refreshing yuja aroma and sweet taste. Yuja is packed with vitamin C, making it a great way to boost immunity and help prevent colds during the chilly months. So, a warm cup of yuja tea in winter is the perfect way to stay cozy and take care of your health at the same time. 

🍋 So, What Is Yuja?

Yuja is a special citrus fruit mainly grown in Asia, known for its refreshing and bold fragrance. Its taste is a unique blend of lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit—a taste you won’t forget! 😚 

(Koreans say you can try it once, but it’s so good that you won't be able to stop at just one!)

One of the reasons yuja is especially popular is because it’s grown in Korea’s Namhae region. The yuja from Namhae gets plenty of sun and sea breeze, giving it a high degree of sweetness and a deep aroma.  

Thanks to this rich flavor, Namhae yuja has become a popular souvenir, loved by visitors from China and other countries. 

Yuja is packed with vitamin C, making it great for boosting immunity and fighting fatigue, which is why it’s considered the perfect winter fruit for staying healthy. 

🍋 How Do You Enjoy Yuja?

While yuja products come in all forms, like powder and juice, the best way to truly savor yuja’s flavor is to make tea with preserved yuja. 

Preserved yuja is made by marinating yuja in honey or sugar, capturing its natural taste in the most traditional and popular way. This preparation brings out the sweet, tangy, and bold aroma of yuja—just a spoonful gives you that perfect burst of flavor.

To make yuja tea, first stir the preserved yuja well to blend the honey and yuja evenly. Then add 1-2 tablespoons to warm water and stir. Let it steep for a while to allow the yuja to fully infuse. The result? A refreshing, sweet yuja tea that’s perfect for cold winter days, warming you up and boosting your mood. Plus, the vitamin C in yuja helps ward off colds.

Finished your tea and noticed the yuja peels left behind? Don’t throw them away—try eating the leftover peels! They have a tangy, almost dessert-like flavor. 

🍋 What Preserved Yuja Tea Products Are Out There? 

🖐 Some product names may say CITRON TEA, but it actually means Yuja Tea. 

Damtuh’s HONEY CITRON TEA

One of the most popular brands of preserved yuja tea is Damtuh. This product uses yuja from the Namhae region, renowned for its quality. It’s also made with Korean honey, which can vary slightly in taste depending on where the bees collect it. This blend offers a unique, rich flavor.

Chorocwon’s HONEY CITRON TEA

When you try Damtuh's preserved yuja, compare it to Chorocwon's! While Damtuh uses yuja from the Namhae region, Chorocwon’s preserved yuja tea is made with yuja grown in Gyeongsangbuk-do. This region gets plenty of sunlight, making it ideal for fruit cultivation. 

Ever heard of Shine Muscat grapes? Often called 'Mango Grapes' for their super sweet taste, they’re a premium fruit famous for high sweetness, and one of their growing regions is Gyeongsangbuk-do. With preserved yuja tea made from fruit grown in this area known for its sweetness, aren’t you curious to try it?

Daonwell’s HEALTHY PRESERVED YUJA

🖐 This product doesn’t have an official English name, so we’ve translated it to reflect its qualities.

This preserved yuja is made from yuja grown in the Namhae region. Unlike other products, it stands out for its high yuja content and homemade style, making it especially rich in fruit pulp. 

Remember when we talked about the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF) in our red ginseng content? This product is also made by this organization, so you can trust its quality. Curious about how it tastes? Give it a try.

🍋 Ways to Enjoy Preserved Yuja Even More 

Besides drinking it warm as yuja tea, here are a few other tasty options: 

✅ Iced Yuja Tea: Add 1-2 spoonfuls to a glass of cold water, add in some ice, and enjoy it chilled. 

✅ Yuja Ade: Mix it with Sprite or sparkling water for a refreshing yuja ade. 

✅ Salad Dressing: Use it as a fragrant dressing on your salad for a unique twist. 

There are so many things to try in Korea, but preserved yuja tea is an absolute must! It’s a unique treat you can only experience here. If you miss out on yuja tea, you haven’t truly experienced Korea. 

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