Peach blossom tea

Peach blossom tea
TypeHerbal tea

Other namesDohwa-cha
OriginChina

Quick descriptionTea made from peach blossom

Temperature60–80 °C (140–176 °F)
Time3‒4 minutes
Korean name
Hangul
도화차
Hanja
桃花茶
Revised Romanizationdohwa-cha
McCune–Reischauertohwa-ch'a
IPA[to.ɦwa.tɕʰa]

Dohwa-cha (Korean도화차; Hanja桃花茶) or peach flower tea is a traditional Korean tea made from the dried peach flowers.[1] It is believed that dohwa-cha helps treating constipation and calculus.[1]

Preparation

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Dohwa-cha can be prepared with 15–20 grams (0.53–0.71 oz) of dried peach blossoms boiled in 500 millilitres (18 imp fl oz; 17 US fl oz) water.[2] The flowers are harvested during the springtime, dried in shade, and kept in a paper bag.[2] Stamens are removed before being dried.[2] Dohwa-cha usually comes pre-made. It is recommended to steep the buds for 5 to 10 min after adding to water. Times may vary depending on preference of strength.

References

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  1. ^ a b "dohwa-cha" 도화차. Standard Korean Language Dictionary (in Korean). National Institute of Korean Language. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "dohwa-cha" 도화차. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 21 April 2017.