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Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha) Recipe

Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha) Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm up your day with this delightful Korean Apple Tea infused with ginger and cinnamon, known as Saegwa Cha. A comforting and aromatic beverage perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

Apples

  • 2 lbs (900 grams) Apples *Sweet, firm, preferably organic apples such as Gala, Fuji, Cortland, Ambrosia, or McIntosh.

Other Ingredients

  • 10 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp (25 grams) brown sugar
  • 4 inch (55 grams) Ginger *preferably organic
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Chop apples. Wash apples thoroughly. Quarter and core the apples. They do not need to be peeled.
  2. Instant Pot directions: Add apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and 10 cups of water to the cooking pot. Lock the lid into place and cook for 18 minutes at high pressure. When the timer beeps, release the steam manually. Remove the cooking pot insert and set on the counter to cool briefly.
  3. Stove top directions: Add apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, peppercorns, and 10 cups of water to a stockpot. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer (covered) until the apples are soft and the cinnamon sticks have uncurled a little, about 30 minutes. Keep covered and steep for an additional 10 minutes, off the heat.
  4. Transfer to a pitcher. Place a pitcher or mason glass jar (you may need several) on the counter. Place a fine mesh sieve over the opening of the pitcher or jar, which will catch any debris. Pour the apple tea slowly and gently so the apples and cinnamon sticks stay inside the cooking pot and do not fall out. Every so often, press the apples with the back of a large spoon to release the juices. They will be very soft. Be careful as you pour!
  5. Cool. Cool completely at room temperature. Transfer and store in a pitcher or glass jar, tightly sealed.
  6. Enjoy. Pour the Apple Tea into a cup. Enjoy hot, cold, or room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Boiling, Steeping
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/korean-apple-tea-with-ginger-and-cinnamon-saegwa-cha-recipe/