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    Home » From the Pantry

    Korean Citron Tea (From the Pantry)

    Mar 30, 2011 · Modified: Nov 20, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

    Mug of Korean citron tea - Andrea Meyers

    Welcome to a new series on the blog, From the Pantry, featuring favorites from our kitchen stash, which is loaded with everyday and unique items that we use in our cooking.

    Jar of Korean citron tea - Andrea Meyers

    On a business trip to South Korea back in December, Michael was introduced to a syrupy tea that was served at each meal to ward off the bitter cold. It was unlike anything he'd had before, kind of a cross between a fruit-flavored tea and a warmed fruity syrup with bits of rind resting in the bottom of cup. The South Korean hosts were very proud of the tea and explained that it's commonly served in the winter.

    When he began to describe this Korean citron tea I knew immediately what he was talking about as I'd had it years before, and those memories set me off on a search for a jar. As you can see it doesn’t have tea leaves at all, it's actually more like a marmalade. You just add a spoonful or two to a mug of hot water, stir, and voilà you have a citrus drink that goes down very nicely on a sore throat. Actually I drink it even when I’m not sick, but it’s the best stuff when a winter cold leaves you feeling like a truck ran over you.

    The international grocery stores in our area carry several types, but if you can’t find it, just try some lemon or orange marmalade instead. If you have citron growing in your area, you could even make your own citron marmalade.

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    1. ali anderson says

      March 30, 2011 at 9:21 pm

      oh, i *must* get some of this! thanks for the idea, andrea!

      Reply
    2. SharleneT. says

      March 30, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      Would have never thought of a syrup as a base for a tea, but it makes sense. And, it's medicinal, too! Gonna try to find me some of that here in NC. Thanks for the introduction and for sharing. Come visit when you can.

      Reply
    3. Nate @ House of Anie says

      March 31, 2011 at 12:25 am

      It's good stuff. Once a bottle gets opened, it's not long before it's empty.

      Reply
    4. Cookin' Canuck says

      April 03, 2011 at 11:19 pm

      Tea is my go-to drink each day and I am fascinated by this tea. I'm going to search our local Asian market for this.

      Reply
    5. ruthie says

      April 30, 2013 at 2:42 am

      Found my way here while searching for the Korean Citron Tea. Cheers!

      Just wanted to say that in Eastern Europe they also will put a spoonful of preserves in a cup of hot water for a morning. I guess it's quite common and no caffeine. 😉

      Reply

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