Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm your spirits with a cozy cup of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha). This delightful drink combines the natural sweetness of apples with the invigorating spice of ginger and the comforting warmth of cinnamon, making it an ideal companion for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Whether sipped hot or cold, this herbal infusion brings a smile to your face and is packed with health benefits from its wholesome ingredients. Simple to prepare, this tea will easily become a staple in your home, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on your own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 grams) apples (Gala, Fuji, or similar)
- 10 cups water
- 2 Tbsp (25 grams) brown sugar
- 4 inches (55 grams) ginger (sliced)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, quartering, and coring them—no need to peel.
- For Instant Pot users: Combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- For stovetop preparation: In a stock pot, bring all ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until apples are soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or jar to separate the solid bits.
- Allow the tea to cool completely before serving hot or chilling in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg