Nokchawon Yujacha (Yuja-cha) is not a tea brewed from tea leaves. It is a thick fruit syrup — known as sweetened citron preserve — made by preserving yuja (yuzu), a citrus fruit native to Korea and East Asia, in sugar. The texture is similar to marmalade. The typical way to enjoy it is to dissolve one to two tablespoons in hot or cold water. Yuja has a distinctive bright, slightly bitter citrus aroma that sits somewhere between lemon and grapefruit. Like European lemon curd or orange marmalade, it can also be spread on bread or used as an ingredient in dressings and sauces — making it a versatile pantry staple.

Yes, Nokchawon Yujacha 480g is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets and is gluten-free. The ingredients are: sweetened citron (50%), fructose, purified water, thickener (E466, E440), emulsifier (E407 carrageenan), acidity regulator (E330 citric acid), and vitamin C. No animal-derived ingredients are included. However, for cross-contamination (may contain) warnings under EU food labelling standards, please check the physical packaging directly.

Nokchawon Yujacha is a high-concentration concentrated syrup containing approximately 57g of sugar per 100g. This is because the product is designed to be diluted in water or another beverage rather than consumed as-is. When a typical serving (1–2 tablespoons, approximately 15–30g) is dissolved in 200ml of hot water, the actual sugar intake is significantly reduced. However, if you have diabetes or any blood sugar-related health condition, we recommend consulting your doctor or dietitian before consuming. This product is not a medicine and makes no health claims.

Both ways work perfectly. Hot: add 1–2 tablespoons (15–30g) of Yujacha to a mug, pour in approximately 200ml of hot water, and stir well. Cold: dissolve the same amount in cold water or sparkling water for a refreshing summer drink. You can also add it as a syrup to black tea or green tea, mix it into yogurt or smoothies, or use it in salad dressings and marinades. After opening, refrigerate and consume within the best-before date shown on the label.

E407 is carrageenan, a naturally derived thickener and emulsifier extracted from red algae (red seaweed). It is an approved food additive under EU food additive regulations and has passed safety assessments by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It is officially included in the EU export version of Nokchawon Yujacha and is mandatorily declared on the EU label. It is also suitable for vegan diets.