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Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)

Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha)

Warm your soul with Korean Apple Tea with Ginger and Cinnamon (Saegwa Cha), a comforting drink that blends sweet apples, zesty ginger, and fragrant cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Korean
Servings 8 cups
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Pot
  • Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients
  

Fruits & Spices

  • 2 lbs sweet apples (Gala, Fuji, or McIntosh)
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 inches fresh ginger
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash and quarter the apples without peeling.
  • In an Instant Pot, combine apples, sliced ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, and water. Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes. For stovetop method, bring to a boil in a pot then simmer for about 30 minutes until apples are soft.
  • Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a fine mesh sieve to catch solids.
  • Allow the tea to cool before sealing in a container.
  • Serve hot or chilled and enjoy every sip!

Notes

Enjoy this relaxing tea that also offers health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties from ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (240ml)Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 23gSodium: 2mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20g
Keyword Aromatic Drink, Cinnamon Tea, Comforting Beverage, Ginger Tea, Korean Apple Tea, Saegwa Cha
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