Last
Christmas, my husband received a gift from one of his office colleagues that
looks like a big jar of orange marmalade. However, when I took a closer look at
the product packaging, it says Honey
Citron Tea. I was confused in the beginning because it really looks like a
marmalade more than a tea to me. After reading the instruction on the label, it
turns out that you can make a tea out of it by stirring 1 to 2 tablespoons of
the syrupy mixture into a cup of cold or hot water and drink it like a tea.
Honey
citron tea (also known as yuja tea)
is a traditional Korean herbal tea made from citron or yuja (in
Korean) or yuzu (in Japanese).
Citron is a type of citrus fruit that looks like a smaller grapefruit with
uneven skin. It tastes like a mix of lemon, orange and grapefruit all in one.
Unlike other citrus fruits, citron has a dry pulp so it doesn’t produce much
juice but it has 3 times more vitamin C than lemon making it an excellent
immune system booster.
Among
the health benefits of honey citron tea are:
- Relieve cough and sore throat
- Treat symptoms of common cold
- Treat digestive problems like constipation and bloating
- Boost immune system
- Improve blood circulation
Aside
from making a tea out of it, you can also spread it on toasted bread since it’s
basically a marmalade in the first place. If you want a more refreshing drink,
you can also try making Honey Citron Sparkling Iced Tea or Honey Citron Soju Cocktail (for
the more adventurous ones).
Honey
Citron Tea is available locally at S&R
or any Korean grocery stores. They can also be bought from Shopee for Php 399.
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