Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm up your day with a comforting cup of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon, also known as Saegwa Cha. This delightful herbal infusion combines the sweetness of fresh apples with the zesty warmth of ginger and aromatic cinnamon, creating a soothing drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or sharing moments with family, this tea envelops you in cozy goodness. Easy to prepare and packed with health benefits, it can be enjoyed hot or chilled throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs apples (Gala or Fuji recommended)
- 10 cups water
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 inches fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash, quarter, and core the apples (leave the skin on).
- In a large pot or Instant Pot, combine the quartered apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water.
- For Instant Pot: Cook at high pressure for 18 minutes. For stove: Bring to a boil then simmer covered until apples are soft (about 30 minutes).
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and press down gently on the apples to extract maximum flavor.
- Let cool before storing in a sealed container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg