Kim Dae-seok's Onion Skin and Jujube Tea

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Onion Skin and Jujube Tea
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: dried onion skins 3 handfuls; jujubes 15 pieces; water about 2L

A warm tea infused with a subtle aroma and natural sweetness, made by simmering onion skins and jujubes together

1 hr Difficulty Very easy Snacks & desserts

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

dried onion skins 3 handfuls

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Recipe

Place 3 handfuls of well-dried onion skins into a mesh bag and gently shake under cold water to thoroughly clean off dust and impurities, then remove excess moisture.
Rinse 15 jujubes under cold water one or two times to prepare them.
To prevent the cleaned onion skins from dispersing into the broth, place them back into the mesh bag and seal it tightly.
Pour 1.8L of water into a kettle, add the sealed mesh bag with onion skins and the rinsed 15 jujubes.
Turn on the gas stove to low heat and simmer gently for about 50 minutes, allowing the flavor from the onion skins and jujubes to fully infuse. (Keep the heat at low throughout—do not let the water boil over.)
After about 30 minutes, when the liquid has reduced significantly and the tea has deepened in color, add an additional cup of water as needed to adjust the desired strength.
Continue simmering on low heat for another 10–20 minutes until the tea turns rich in color and develops a fragrant aroma, then turn off the heat.
Remove the mesh bag and enjoy the tea warm, or chill it in the refrigerator and enjoy it as a refreshing cold drink.

Clean the onion skins and jujubes with water; place the onion skins in a broth bag.
Add all prepared ingredients to 1.8L of water in a pot and simmer gently over low heat for about 50 minutes.
If the tea becomes too concentrated during cooking, add more water and continue simmering for another 10 minutes to finish.

Cooking tips

When drying onion skins, use a well-ventilated mesh bag or paper box so air can circulate and help dry them evenly and cleanly.
Simmer slowly over low heat for an extended period to extract the flavor from the skins and draw out the deep sweetness of the jujubes. Avoid high heat, as this increases the risk of boiling over.
Enjoy the tea warm, or cool it completely and store it in the refrigerator for a chilled beverage.

Recommended for

People who want to make a warm tea using onion skins and jujubes.
Those looking to repurpose onion skins instead of discarding them.
Individuals seeking a herbal tea to enjoy during cold weather.

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