Description
A comforting and fragrant Korean Apple Tea infused with ginger and cinnamon, known as Saegwa Cha, perfect for sipping hot or cold.
Ingredients
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Apples
- 2 lbs (900 grams) sweet, firm 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
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Chop apples: Wash, quarter, and core the apples.
- Instant Pot directions: Add apples, ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and water. Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. Release steam manually.
- Stovetop directions: Combine apples, ginger, brown sugar, peppercorns, and water in a stockpot. Simmer covered until apples are soft, then steep for 10 minutes off heat.
- Transfer to a pitcher: Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing the apples gently.
- Cool: Let the tea cool completely at room temperature.
- Enjoy: Serve hot or cold.
Notes
- Halve the recipe for a smaller batch.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Variations: Try with pears, cloves, or honey for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 63 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.04g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
