Persimmon Tea

Submitted by figaro8895

"Real Simple November 2001 This tea is a traditional Korean digestif"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 lb fresh ginger, scrubbed and cut ino 1/2-inch slices
• 12 ounces dried persimmons
• 1⁄4 lb pine nuts

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine 10 cups of water, the sugar, and ginger and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and add the persimmons.
3. Let sit for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to steep.
4. Strain into a decanter.
5. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days ahead.
6. Serve chilled in teacups garnished with pine nuts.