Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm up with a comforting cup of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha). This delightful drink is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy moments, whether you’re snuggling up on a chilly night or gathering with family. The aromatic blend of sweet apples, spicy ginger, and fragrant cinnamon creates a soothing experience that warms you from the inside out. Not only does this tea taste great, but it also offers health benefits thanks to its nutritious ingredients. Gather your supplies and let the comforting embrace of this tea fill your home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs apples (Gala, Fuji, or similar)
- 10 cups water
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 inches fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples, leaving the skins on for added nutrients.
- Combine the chopped apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water in either an Instant Pot or stock pot.
- For the Instant Pot: Cook at high pressure for 18 minutes. For stovetop: Bring to a boil then simmer until soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or jar.
- Allow the tea to cool completely before serving warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg