Korean-style Honey Red Date Tea
For best results, use plump red dates with thick flesh that are not overly dried, as this will produce honey red date tea with a rich date aroma and great mouthfeel. Simmer the red dates for a longer time until the liquid evaporates, the syrup thickens, and the dates turn translucent. Add honey and stir after the mixture cools slightly, then bottle it once it is completely cooled. After sealing the bottle, you can place it upside down for 10 minutes to remove air, then refrigerate it to extend its storage time.
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This warm, gently sweet honey red date tea is a beloved staple in many East Asian homes, prized as a soothing, caffeine-free pick-me-up on cool days. With its deep, caramelized date flavor and smooth honey finish, it works equally well served piping hot or chilled over ice, and its easy, long-lasting preservation method means you can keep a jar on hand for a quick, comforting sip whenever the mood strikes.
Ingredients
Chinese jujube
30 pieces
white sugar
50 g
rock sugar
50 g
honey
100 g
water
500 ml
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the red dates thoroughly, then dry off all moisture with kitchen paper towels.
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Step 3
Remove the pits from the red dates, then cut the date flesh into small pieces.
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Step 4
Add the cut red date flesh to a pot, then pour in clear water.
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Step 5
Then add rock sugar.
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Step 6
Add white sugar.
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Step 7
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then skim off any floating foam.
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Step 8
Then simmer over medium-low heat until all moisture has evaporated, the cooking liquid thickens into a viscous syrup, and the red date flesh turns translucent.
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Step 9
Wait until it cools slightly, then add honey and stir.
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Step 10
Keep stirring until it cools completely.
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Step 11
Pour into a bottle and store in the refrigerator; when drinking, mix with boiling water.
