Homemade Ginseng and Jujube Tea
Homemade Ginseng and Jujube Tea
Boost Your Health This Season! Easy Recipe for Delicious Ginseng Jujube Tea (Includes Fresh Ginseng Storage Tips)
This recipe utilizes the warming and revitalizing properties of ginseng and jujubes to create a healthy, homemade tea. We’ll guide you through the detailed steps of preparing fresh ginseng and simmering it in a pressure cooker for a delicious ginseng jujube tea. You can even make nutritious ginseng milk with any leftover ginseng! We’ll also cover essential tips for keeping your fresh ginseng and jujubes in prime condition.
Ginseng Jujube Tea Ingredients- 12 roots fresh ginseng
- 25 dried jujubes
- 4 liters purified water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh ginseng under running water. Don’t discard the fine root hairs or fibrous roots that come off during washing; collect them all. Place them in a sieve and gently rub to remove any soil or impurities effectively.
Step 2
After washing, use a brush to gently scrub off any remaining dirt from the ginseng. Trim off the knobby ‘head’ or ‘crown’ of the ginseng roots with a knife for a clean preparation.
Step 3
In a pressure cooker, place the washed ginseng root hairs at the bottom. This helps to infuse a richer ginseng flavor into the tea and prevents the bottom of the pot from scorching.
Step 4
Arrange the 12 prepared ginseng roots neatly on top of the root hairs.
Step 5
Add the 25 washed jujubes on top of the ginseng, and pour in 4 liters of purified water into the pressure cooker.
Step 6
Securely close the pressure cooker lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the whistle blows, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steam for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors and aromas of the ginseng and jujubes to fully meld.
Step 7
Voila! Here’s your clear and deeply flavored Jujube Ginseng Tea. Doesn’t it look and feel healthy?
Step 8
Now, carefully open the pressure cooker and gently remove the cooked ginseng and jujubes. The cooked ginseng can be enjoyed as is or blended for other dishes.
Step 9
Place the cooked jujubes in a sieve. Using the back of a spoon, press down firmly to mash the jujubes, breaking down the flesh as much as possible.
Step 10
With the mashed jujubes still in the sieve, place it over the pot of clear ginseng jujube broth. Continue to stir and mash with a spoon, allowing the jujube pulp to pass through the sieve into the liquid.
Step 11
Discard the jujube seeds and skins that remain in the sieve. This step ensures a clear and refined Jujube Ginseng Tea.
Step 12
Your Jujube Ginseng Tea, complete with smooth jujube pulp, is now ready. It’s a perfect beverage that balances health and deliciousness!
Step 13
Pour the finished Jujube Ginseng Tea into a clean bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Drinking it frequently throughout the day like water is excellent for your health. Of course, it’s also delicious when warmed up. Storing it in a kimchi refrigerator will help maintain its freshness for longer.
Step 14
This ‘Jujube Ginseng Tea’ or ‘Ginseng Jujube Tea’ you’ve made will be the best gift to care for your entire family’s well-being.
Step 15
Now, let’s make Ginseng Milk using the cooked ginseng. Place the cooked ginseng into a blender. It’s best to adjust the amount of cooked ginseng based on your blender’s capacity. Adding a little of the brewed ginseng jujube tea will help it blend more smoothly.
Step 16
Blend the cooked ginseng until finely ground. If your blender isn’t very powerful, you might find it easier to use a chopping function or chop the ginseng into smaller pieces before blending. Ensure there’s enough liquid; if it’s too dry, it will be difficult to blend.
Step 17
Divide the finely blended cooked ginseng into small freezer containers and store them in the freezer. When you want some, take out one container, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw naturally, and then mix it with milk for a quick and delicious Ginseng Milk.
Step 18
Even after blending the ginseng, some residue inevitably remains on the blender blades and container, no matter how thoroughly you scrape it. It feels like a waste.
Step 19
To make use of this leftover ginseng, pour a suitable amount of fresh milk into the blender.
Step 20
Add a little honey to sweeten it to your preference.
Step 21
Blend again to combine the leftover ginseng, milk, and honey into a smooth mixture. Pour the finished Ginseng Milk into a cup, warm it gently in the microwave, and enjoy its nutty and healthy flavor. This marks the end of preparing and utilizing this year’s fresh ginseng. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy it!
Step 22
Delicious and healthy ‘Ginseng Milk’ is ready!
