Tangaek — Decoctions · Grains
梨花酒 Ihwaju (이화주)
Ihwaju is a rice wine named for the season it is made in, when the pear trees blossom. It is known as a white, porridge-thick drink eaten with a spoon rather than poured. The Donguibogam notes its white colour and mellow taste, and calls it suited to spring and summer.
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色白, 味醺, 宜於春夏. 《俗方》
Its colour is white and its taste warming, and it suits spring and summer. 《Sokbang (俗方)》
HomiclubIhwaju takes its name from being brewed when the pear blossom opens. It is a thick rice brew, known for being eaten with a spoon rather than poured.
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This is a cultural and historical record from a classical text, not a claim about any food’s effects. Nothing here is a health supplement or intended to prevent or treat disease. Consult a medical professional about health concerns. · Text: Korean Medicine Classics DB · Reading: Homiclub