Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)
Warm up with the soothing flavors of Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha). This delightful beverage combines the natural sweetness of apples, the spicy warmth of ginger, and aromatic cinnamon to create a comforting drink that’s perfect for chilly days or when you need a little extra love. With its health benefits, rich antioxidants, and immunity-boosting properties, this tea is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a wellness boost. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy hot or cold, it quickly becomes a cherished favorite in any household. Gather your ingredients and let’s brew something special!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs apples (Gala, Fuji, or McIntosh)
- 10 cups water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 inches ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- 1. Wash and quarter the apples without peeling.
- 2. Choose your cooking method: For Instant Pot: Combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water. Cook at high pressure for 18 minutes; release steam manually. For stovetop: In a pot, combine the same ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer covered until apples are soft (about 30 minutes). Let steep off heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- 3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently on the apples to extract juice.
- 4. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg