Best Cinnamon Tea Korea Recipes

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CINNAMON TEA (KOREA)



Cinnamon Tea (Korea) image

This recipe was found in the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World. Preparation time does not include the time needed for the tea to chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Beverages

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cinnamon sticks
1 quart water
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cinnamon, water & sugar. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low & simmer for 20 minutes, before setting aside to cool.
  • After tea has cooled, chill it in the refrigerator.
  • To serve, remove cinnamon sticks & pour the cold tea into cups or glasses, then garnish with pine nuts.

SU JUNG KWA (RYE-SPIKED CINNAMON TEA)



Su Jung Kwa (Rye-Spiked Cinnamon Tea) image

Su jung kwa is a traditional Korean tea made from cinnamon, ginger, spices, sweet dried dates, and pine nuts that's commonly served as an after-dinner drink or dessert. Date jujubes, also known as red dates, Chinese dates, or Korean dates, are commonly used in Korean cuisine for their natural sweetness and purported medicinal properties. Both jujubes and dried persimmons can be found online and in most Korean and Chinese grocery stores. Cooking time does not include 2 hr steeping time. the yield is for the cocktail part of the recipe , the tea will make 4 -6

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Beverages

Time 32m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb ginger, fresh peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 lb cinnamon stick
2 dried dates (or jujubes)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tablespoon pine nuts
1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
3 ounces su jung kwa tea
1/4 ounce lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
orange twist, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the tea:.
  • In a 4-qt. pot, combine ginger, cinnamon, and jujubes with 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved. Let steep for 2 hours; add pine nuts and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the cocktail:.
  • Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients; cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with an orange twist, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 34.1, Carbohydrate 143, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 63, Protein 10.8

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