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Korean Apple Ginger Tea

Cozy Korean Apple Ginger Tea for a Health Boost

Enjoy the soothing benefits of Korean Apple Ginger Tea, a delightful drink packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting properties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 3 whole fresh organic apples
  • 2 inches fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 4 cups filtered water
For Sweetening
  • to taste honey or sweetener or maple syrup for vegan option
Optional Additions
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice can substitute with lime juice
  • garnishes thin apple slices, crystallized ginger, fresh mint, or lemon wheels

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • fine mesh sieve
  • teapot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and slice the apples thinly, keeping the skin on.
  2. Peel and slice the ginger thinly.
  3. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of filtered water to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the sliced apples and ginger, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Carefully strain the mixture into a teapot or individual cups.
  6. Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener while the tea is still warm.
  7. Optional: Add lemon juice for extra zing.
  8. Garnish with apple slices or mint and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze cooled tea in ice cube trays for long-term storage.

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