Description
Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha) is a comforting and aromatic beverage that warms both body and soul. This delightful tea blends the natural sweetness of apples with the invigorating spice of ginger and cinnamon, creating a soothing drink perfect for chilly nights or as a cozy remedy for colds. Its rich flavors and inviting aroma make it a family favorite, connecting generations through tradition. Plus, it’s easy to prepare in just a few simple steps, making it an ideal addition to your home remedy repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 grams) sweet apples (such as Gala or Fuji)
- 10 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4-inch piece of ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and chop the apples into quarters, leaving the skins on.
- In an Instant Pot or stock pot, combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water.
- For Instant Pot: Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 18 minutes; then manually release steam. For stove top: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 30 minutes until apples are soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or jars, pressing down on solids to extract juices.
- Allow to cool before storing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar or using honey instead. Experiment with additional spices like star anise or cloves for unique flavor variations.