Bokbunja-ju facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Bokbunjaju

Type	Fruit wine
Country of origin	Korea
Ingredients	black raspberries

Bokbunjaju (Hangul: 복분자주; Hanja: 覆盆子酒), also called bokbunja wine, is a special Korean fruit drink. It is made from black raspberries. These berries are often from a Korean plant called Bokbunja. Sometimes, berries from North America are also used.

This traditional drink comes from places like Gochang County and Damyang in South Korea. It is also made on Jeju Island.

What is Bokbunjaju?

Bokbunjaju is a type of fruit drink. It is made by letting berries and water ferment. Fermenting means that tiny living things (like yeast) change the sugars in the fruit into alcohol. This process creates the unique flavor of the drink. Some types of Bokbunjaju also have rice or reishi mushroom added.

What Does it Look and Taste Like?

Bokbunjaju has a beautiful deep red color. It tastes moderately sweet, like ripe fruit. It does not have a very sour taste. There is a slight bitter taste that makes it go well with food. It also has soft tannins, which can make your tongue feel a little tingly.

The amount of alcohol in Bokbunjaju is usually between 15% and 19%. This means it is a drink for adults. In Korea, some people believe that drinking Bokbunjaju can be good for your health.

Where Does it Come From?

The main ingredient for Bokbunjaju is the black raspberry. Traditionally, it was made from a Korean type of raspberry called Rubus coreanus. Today, many producers also use Rubus occidentalis. This type of raspberry originally came from North America. Now, it is grown widely in Korea.

See also

In Spanish: Pokpuncha chu para niños