Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm your heart and soul with Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha), a delightful beverage that feels like a cozy hug in a cup. This comforting drink combines the sweetness of fresh apples, the spiciness of ginger, and the aromatic warmth of cinnamon, making it perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. Easy to prepare and packed with health benefits, this tea is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a fantastic remedy for those cold days. Serve it hot or chilled, and enjoy its soothing qualities any time you need a little extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet apples (Gala, Fuji, etc.)
- 10 cups water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 inches ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Chop the apples into quarters and core them (no peeling necessary).
- For Instant Pot: Combine all ingredients in the pot, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. Release steam manually.
- For Stove Top: In a stock pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 30 minutes until apples are soft.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently on the apples to extract juices.
- Allow to cool before transferring to a sealed container.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg