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Yuzu Cha ゆず茶

Korean Citron Tea Yuja Cha/Yuzu Cha recipe. The simple recipe with step by step photos and a video and only requires 2 ingredients. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 d
Total Time
5 d 10 mins
Servings: 20 serves
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 300 g yuzu *1
  • 300 g rock sugar

Instructions

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  1. Rub coarse unrefined salt to clean the surface of the yuzu fruits. Wash the salt off under running water. 
  2. Remove any scars and spots off the fruit with a sharp knife. 
  3. Cut each yuzu into 4 pieces.
  4. Remove all seeds and trim the centre edge of the pulp. *2
  5. Slice all yuzu rinds thinly. 
  6. Place one-third of sliced yuzu in the bottom of a clean jar *3
  7. Place one-third of rock sugar over Yuzu in the jar.
  8. Repeat the process twice more time
  9. Keep it in cool place for 4-5 days. The rock sugar will start to melt in a couple of days.
  10. Stir at least once a day. Refrigerate after the rock sugar melt. 
  11. To have a cup of yuzu tea, place 2 tablespoons of Yuzu Cha in a cup and pour hot water and stir. 

Notes

  • *4-5 days of resting time is not included in cooking time. 
  • *1 ratio of yuzu and sugar is 1:1
  • *2 Yuzu is quite dry fruit. The yuzu I used this time was particularly dry. If it is not dry, squeeze out juice ( add it later to the container) before you slice the linds. 
  • *3 sterilise the glass jar by boiling beforehand. 
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Nutrition Information

Serving 20g Calories 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 0mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 4.3mg (5%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Serving 20g
Calories 62kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.