Korean Solomon's Seal Tea
Quick answer
Dunggeulle-cha is a Korean caffeine-free tea brewed by simmering dried Solomon's seal root in water to draw out a toasty, mellow sweetness.
What makes this special
- Licorice root provides a natural, sugar-free sweetness to this toasty Solomon's Seal infusion.
- Just 4g of licorice root sweetens naturally without added sugar
- Adding pear at boiling point lets the juice dissolve into the broth
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Rinse 28g of dried Solomon's seal root briefly under cold running water to r...
- 2 Peel 80g of Korean pear and slice it into thin pieces about 0.5cm thick to a...
- 3 Combine 1400ml of fresh water with the prepared roots and 4g of licorice in...
Dunggeulle-cha is a Korean caffeine-free tea brewed by simmering dried Solomon's seal root in water to draw out a toasty, mellow sweetness. Adding a small amount of licorice root alongside the root delivers a natural sweetness that rounds and softens the overall flavor without any added sugar. Sliced Korean pear goes into the pot once the water reaches a boil, and as the juice dissolves into the liquid it contributes a light, refreshing fruit layer. The broth is strained clear, finished with a pinch of salt to sharpen the taste, then sweetened with honey and served either warm in winter or chilled over ice in summer.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Step
Rinse 28g of dried Solomon's seal root briefly under cold running water to remove any surface dust or impurities, then drain well to ensure a clean flavor profile.
- 2Heat
Peel 80g of Korean pear and slice it into thin pieces about 0.5cm thick to allow the natural sweetness and juices to extract effectively into the boiling water.
- 3Control
Combine 1400ml of fresh water with the prepared roots and 4g of licorice in a pot, then bring to a vigorous rolling boil over high heat to start.
- 4Control
Add the sliced pear once boiling, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently for 18 minutes to harmonize the nutty root flavor with the sweet pear essence.
- 5Season
Strain the brewed tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids and add a pinch of salt to enhance the depth of flavor and round out the taste.
- 6Finish
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey to your liking and serve the tea warm or chilled over ice for a refreshing, nutritious drink that promotes wellness and hydration.
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