When to use yuzu in Korean

When to use it

Yuzu (유자) is a small yellow citrus fruit with a strong, fresh smell. It tastes sour, so people often use it in tea, juice, jam, sauce, or desserts instead of eating it plain. In Korea, many learners first see this word in 유자차, which means yuzu tea.

Example sentences

1. 유자 차 마셔요.

   I drink yuzu tea.

2. 레몬보다 유자가 더 좋아요.

   I like yuzu better than lemon.

3. 유자향이 나는 차를 좋아해요.

   I like tea with a yuzu scent.

4. 엄마가 유자를 사왔어요.

   Mom bought some yuzu.

5. 이 디저트에 유자가 들어 있어요.

   This dessert has yuzu in it.