Soojong Gwa

Soojong Gwa or Ginger Cinnamon Tea is a Korean dessert drink. Soojong Gwa is usually served chilled. This drink usually contains dried persimmons, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorn and is often garnished with pine nuts. This tea is made by first brewing the cinnamon and ginger until all the flavours and aromas are out. After which, sugar will be added to sweeten the tea.

This Recipe makes 15 servings.

Ingredient	Quantity	Unit
Cinnamon sticks	8	g
Ginger	10	g
Brown sugar	60	g
White sugar	60	g

Procedure:

1.) Add ½ gallon of water each in two pots. Wash the cinnamon and add to one of the pots. Peel and slice the ginger. Add the ginger to the second pot. Bring both pots to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

2.) Remove from heat and combine. Add sugars, stirring until completely dissolved. Chill in refrigerator for several hours.

-Robles & Oamil