Sujeonggwa: Ginger-cinnamon tea that is served cold as a dessert, and aids digestion

This gently sweet and relaxing punch can add an international twist to festivities.

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Sujeonggwa can be a great welcome drink for guests.
Bring international cuisine home with one of South Korea's unique drinks - Sujeonggwa.

The gently sweet, relaxing and rejuvenating Sujeonggwa is a ginger cinnamon tea that is served cold and as a dessert. This Korean tea may not be your typical dessert, but it aids digestion. The combination of ginger and cinnamon gives the drink a spicy flavour, which can be a great welcome drink for guests.

This tea or punch is popular for festivities, such as New Years, but it is available on the menu at most Korean restaurants.


Sujeonggwa - South Korea’s Cinnamon Tea

Ingredients:
Fresh ginger (peeled, thin strips) - 27 gm (around 1/4 cup)
Cinnamon sticks - 2
Water - 900 ml (4 cups)
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Sugar (brown or white) - 90 gm (1/2 cup)
Dried persimmon (optional) - 2
Pine nuts (to serve) - 12

Method:
- Peel the ginger and cut into thin strips. Place the ginger and cinnamon sticks in a pot with the water and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to simmer for around 40 minutes. The cooking liquid will become a deep red-orange colour
- Strain the ginger and cinnamon from the tea and add the sugar. Stir it in so that it fully dissolves
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- Add the dried persimmon (either one whole or cut up as it is easier to eat)
- Allow to cool to just slightly warm before refrigerating overnight
- Serve cold, ideally in small bowls, with some of the soaked persimmon in each bowl
- Top with a couple pine nuts
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