Ingredients
Tea and Base
- 1 green tea bag
- 2 cups water
Fruits and Spices
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Start by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Simmer Ingredients: Once boiling, add the sliced apple, ginger, and cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Steep Green Tea: Turn off the heat, add the green tea bag or loose green tea, and steep for 3-5 minutes, adjusting steeping time for desired strength.
- Sweeten Tea: Remove the tea bag or strain loose tea, then stir in brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Serve: Pour the tea into cups, including some apple slices as garnish, and enjoy your warm, fragrant Korean Apple Tea.
Notes
- Adjust brown sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use organic apples for a more natural flavor and cleaner taste.
- Steeping time can be modified for stronger or milder tea flavor.
- Serve hot for a comforting drink or chilled over ice for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean