Gamnip-cha (Korean: 감잎차) or persimmon leaf tea[1][2] is a traditional Korean tea made from the dried leaves of Oriental persimmon.
Preparation
Young leaves are picked in May or June, washed, and dried for two to three days in shade.[3] Dried leaves are usually cut into small pieces and steamed, and dried again.[3] To make the tea, 2–3 grams (0.071–0.106 oz) of the dried leaves are brewed for 15 minutes in 100 millilitres (3.5 imp fl oz; 3.4 US fl oz) of water which was boiled and cooled to 70 °C (158 °F).[3] A drop of maesil-ju (plum liquor) or yuja-cheong (yuja marmalade) can be added to the tea when served.[3]
Gallery
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Drying persimmon leaves for gamnip-cha
References
- ^ Davidow, Audrey (September 2001). "An Essential Guide to Tea". Los Angeles. p. 116. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ Kim, Shin (5 July 2011). "(Yonhap Feature) Manhattan ushers in the modern Korean dining experience". Yonhap. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- ^ a b c d "gamnip-cha" 감잎차 [persimmon leaf tea]. Doopedia (in Korean). Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 27 March 2017.