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 beverage combines the natural sweetness of apples with the warming spices of ginger and cinnamon, making it an ideal remedy for colds or simply a cozy drink to enjoy. The soothing aroma fills your kitchen, creating a comforting atmosphere. Not only does it taste great, but this tea also offers numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties from ginger and cinnamon. Perfectly versatile, you can enjoy it hot or cold, and it’s incredibly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs apples (Gala, Fuji, or similar)
- 10 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 inches ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples, leaving the skins on.
- For Instant Pot: Combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and 10 cups of water in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. Release steam manually.
- For Stove Top: In a stock pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil; then simmer for about 30 minutes until apples are soft.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or jar.
- Let cool before refrigerating or serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg