Omija Ade

Gently rinse the Dried Omija berries under cold running water.

Place the rinsed Dried Omija berries in a large non-reactive bowl or container and add 1000 grams of Water. Cover and let it soak in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight. Do not boil the Omija berries, as boiling can extract bitterness.

After soaking, gently strain the Omija liquid into a clean saucepan, discarding the spent Dried Omija berries.