Description
Korean Apple Ginger Tea is a cozy and flavorful beverage that blends antioxidant-rich apples with warming fresh ginger, creating a powerful immune-boosting drink. This traditional tea is simple to prepare, naturally sweetened, and can be customized with spices or served hot or cold, making it an ideal wellness ritual to support your body’s defenses while enjoying a comforting, vitamin-packed infusion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits & Vegetables
- 2 medium fresh apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp), washed and thinly sliced with skin on
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
Liquids & Sweeteners
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or natural sweetener (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash the apples thoroughly and cut them into thin slices, leaving the skin on for added nutrients. Peel the ginger root carefully and slice it thinly to release maximum flavor during brewing.
- Boil Water and Add Ingredients: Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a gentle boil. Add the sliced apples and ginger directly into the pot, then cover it with a lid to trap essential oils and vitamins as it simmers.
- Simmer for Flavor and Benefits: Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes to extract antioxidants, vitamins, and warming compounds from the apples and ginger.
- Strain and Sweeten: Use a sieve to strain the tea into cups or a teapot, removing solids. Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener while the tea is still warm for perfect dissolution.
- Add Fresh Lemon Juice (Optional): If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the tea for a refreshing citrus accent and additional vitamin C.
Notes
- Use fresh apples and ginger for the richest flavor and highest nutritional value.
- Allow a full 20 to 30 minute simmer to fully extract antioxidants and health benefits.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to suit your taste without overpowering natural flavors.
- Keep the apple peels on to retain fiber and nutrients unless the apples are not organic.
- Experiment with adding aromatics such as cinnamon or star anise for enhanced flavor and wellness benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg