Korean
Korean - Desserts and Drinks
Maesil Cha
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 2 tbsp maesil cheong (green plum syrup)
- • 1 cup hot water
- • 1 tsp honey
- • 2 whole green plums from the syrup (optional)
- • 1 tsp pine nuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Place the maesil cheong in a teacup, adding the preserved green plums if desired.
2
Phase 2
Pour hot (not boiling) water over the syrup.
3
Phase 3
Stir until the syrup is fully dissolved, then sweeten further with honey to taste.
4
Phase 4
Let the tea steep for 2 minutes so the plum flavour deepens.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with pine nuts floating on top and serve warm.