Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm up with a cozy cup of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha), a delightful beverage that wraps you in comfort and warmth. This traditional recipe combines sweet apples, spicy ginger, and aromatic cinnamon to create a soothing drink perfect for chilly days or family gatherings. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also boasts numerous health benefits thanks to the antioxidants found in apples and ginger. Whether you sip it hot or enjoy it chilled, this tea will become a favorite in your home for its heartwarming flavors and ease of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 grams) Apples (Gala, Fuji, or McIntosh)
- 10 cups water
- 2 Tbsp (25 grams) brown sugar
- 4 inches (55 grams) fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Chop the apples into quarters without peeling them.
- In an Instant Pot, combine all ingredients. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes; manually release steam afterward. For stovetop, boil then simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing down on the apples to extract more flavor.
- Allow the tea to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg