''Omija-hwachae'' () or magnolia berry punch is a sweet and tangy '' hwachae'' (punch) made with magnolia berries—''omija'' in Korean. The reddish-pink punch is typically served during hot summer days.

Preparation

The base is made by infusing dried magnolia berries in water until the color develops, sieving the liquid through a fine cloth, then sweetening with

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