H-KR-045
Ginseng Tea (Insam-cha)
인삼차
Decocted root tisane, from Geumsan, South Korea.
Herbal tisanes
Ginseng Tea (Insam-cha) is strongest on earthy, bitterness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: damp earth, dry wood, honey, camphor. Ginseng cultivation in Korea has over a millennium of documented history, long serving as an esteemed royal tribute and luxury trade item. Regarded as a prime vitality drink in Korea, traditionally prepared for guests or elder relatives and sweetened with honey.
Also known as Insamcha, Korean ginseng tea and Panax ginseng tea.
The profile
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Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Geumsan, South Korea
- Plant
- Panax ginseng root
- Harvest
- Autumn harvest (4 to 6 year roots)
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- worthwhile
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then washing, then steaming, then drying, then slicing.
Caffeine
Ginseng Tea (Insam-cha) is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 5 g | 95 to 100 °C | 5 min, 7 min |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
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- cold_weather
Pairs with pastry and nuts. Milk: no. Iced: no. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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