Cinnamon and Ginger Tea With Persimmons 수정과

Soojunggwa or 수정과 is a traditional Korean drinks. It existed since the Chosun Kingdom. Koreans usually drink it after meals. The aromatic scent of ginger can bring relaxation. Now, a beverage company in Korea produced Soojunggwa in a can, so it's easier to drink. However, the original taste is still there !



Ingredients

10 cinnamon sticks
5 - 6 pieces of ginger
10 cups of water
2 cups of sugar
1/4 cup of pine nuts
10 dried persimmons (gotgam)



Procedures

Add water, cinnamon sticks, and ginger into a big pot.
Wait for it to boil for about 1 - 2 hours.
Add sugar. (This depends on how sweet you want it to be)
Let cool for a while, then put it in the refrigerator.
Serve with persimmon inside and some pine nuts on top.

Makolri 막걸리 Korean Rice Wine

Makolri or Korean Rice Wine is very famous among drinkers.

It is a traditional Korean beverages. The color of Makolri is kind of white and beige.

People of all ages drink Makolri because the alcohol degree isn't that high like So-Ju (another Korean liquor ; in a green color bottle.) It could be drink during meals or after meals. The taste of Makolri is a little sweet because it is made from rice.

Anyway, if anyone of you has a chance of going to a Korean restuarant, don't forget try Makolri along with your meals ! Makolri is recommended to be drink with Pajeon (Korean Pancake), Nakji Bokkeum, and Kimchi Jigae.