Korean Solomon's Seal Tea
Quick answer
- Total time
- 35 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 6
About this dish
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.
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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.
Ingredients
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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.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Licorice root provides a natural, sugar-free sweetness to this toasty Solomon's Seal infusion.
- Finish cue
- 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.
- Avoid this
- Keep licorice to about 4g to avoid excessive sweetness.
How Substitutions Change the Result
The taste, texture, nutrition, or cooking adjustment to expect when swapping an ingredient.
- Use apple instead of pear for a brighter aroma.
Cooking decision evidence
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35min, 6 ingredients
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20min, 6 ingredients
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