Description
A warm and soothing drink made with fresh apples, ginger, and optional spices, perfect for cozy moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cups water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional, to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- Lemon slice (optional)
- Cardamom pod (optional)
- Star anise (optional)
- Dried jujube or persimmon slices (optional)
- Fresh turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your apples and ginger: Wash the apples, core, and slice them. Slice ginger thinly or grate for more flavor.
- Build the flavor: Put the apple slices and ginger into a pot, add cold water, and a cinnamon stick if using.
- Bring to a gentle boil: Heat over medium until boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until apples are soft: Let it simmer for about 12–20 minutes until apples soften and release juices.
- Taste and adjust: Turn off heat, taste, and add honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Strain and serve: Strain the tea into mugs, pressing on the apples for extra flavor.
Notes
You can customize the tea with various spices and sweeteners. Serve with apple bits for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean apple tea, saenggwa-cha, cozy drink