Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm your soul with a delightful cup of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha). This comforting drink combines the sweetness of apples with the zesty warmth of ginger and aromatic cinnamon, making it perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this wholesome tea offers numerous health benefits, including immune-boosting properties thanks to its antioxidant-rich ingredients. Whether served hot or chilled, every sip feels like a warm embrace, bringing back fond memories and adding a touch of love to any occasion. Experience the joy of homemade flavors that can be customized to your liking!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs apples (Gala or Fuji)
- 10 cups water
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 inches ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples, removing the cores but keeping the skins on.
- In an Instant Pot, combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water. Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. Alternatively, simmer all ingredients in a stock pot for about 30 minutes until apples are soft.
- Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently on the apples to extract their juices.
- Allow to cool before storing in jars or pitchers.
- Serve hot or chill and enjoy cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg