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Korean ginseng tea or Insam Cha in white color cup.

Ginseng Tea (Insam Cha) Recipe

Simantini Singh Deo
Ginseng tea is actually herbal tea that is excellent for everyone. Ginseng tea is served with honey which enhances the flavor & is a popular drink in Korea.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine korean
Servings 18 people

Equipment

  • A Small Brush
  • Kitchen Paper
  • Sterile Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g of Ginseng
  • 20 g of Dried Jujubes Chinese Dates - Nicely Pitted
  • 150 g of Honey

Instructions
 

  • First, you should wash the ginseng properly under running water. Using a small brush clean up any dirt/debris that might be present between the roots.
  • Using kitchen paper, pat the ginseng to make it dry. It is essential to dry ginseng properly, so that there is no development of mold during the storage period.
  • For preparing the ginseng, chop off the top part and eliminate it. Next, cut off the fine roots present on the sides of the ginseng and you can store them for making other recipes like samgyetang. Slice the ginseng nicely.
  • Now wash the dried jujubes appropriately under running water to remove any dirt. Make sure that the dried jujubes are clean and dry.
  • Next to cut the dried jujubes, begin by making a fine cut at one end and roll it up. Once this is done, slice it to a thickness of about 0.3 to 0.5 cm.
  • Take a sterile jar and add sliced ginseng and dried jujube. Then put in honey and close the lid of the jar.
  • Enable the mixture to rest at room temperature at least for one day and then refrigerate it.
  • It will be ready to consume in one week but if you have the patience to wait, it will be good if it is kept for four to five weeks, as the flavor will get enough time to develop.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of honey according to your preference. 
  • While storing the ginseng tea, make sure that it is kept away from direct sunlight or excessive heat sources. 
  • To prevent cross-contamination, you should only utilize a clean spoon when you need to serve. Also, once it is opened, it must be utilized within 2 - 3 months. 
  • When you want to drink ginseng tea, just take it out from the refrigerator & heat it up, and enjoy! 
Keyword Ginseng Tea, Insam Cha