Ssanghwa-tang facts for kids
  Ssanghwa-tang with an egg yolk
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| Type | Traditional Korean tea |
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| Country of origin | China |
| Colour | Deep brown |
| Flavour | Slightly bitter |
| Ingredients | White woodland peony root, Rehmannia root, Mongolian milkvetch root, Korean angelica root, lovage root, Chinese cinnamon bark, Chinese liquorice |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
쌍화탕
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| Hanja |
雙和湯
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| Revised Romanization | ssanghwa-tang |
| McCune–Reischauer | ssanghwa-t'ang |
| IPA | [s͈aŋ.ɦwa.tʰaŋ] |
| Hangul |
쌍화차
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| Hanja |
雙和茶
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| Revised Romanization | ssanghwa-cha |
| McCune–Reischauer | ssanghwa-t'cha |
| IPA | [s͈aŋ.ɦwa.tɕʰa] |
Ssanghwa-tang (Hangul: 쌍화탕; Hanja: 雙和湯) or ssanghwa-cha (Hangul: 쌍화차; Hanja: 雙和茶) is a special traditional Korean tea. It has a deep brown color and a slightly bitter taste. For a long time, people in Korea have enjoyed this tea. It is known as one of the most popular "medical teas" in Korea.
Ssanghwa-tang: A Special Korean Tea
This tea is made by boiling down different herbs. These herbs have been used for a very long time. They are believed to help keep people healthy. Today, many people buy Ssanghwa-tang already made. This makes it easy to enjoy.
What's in Ssanghwa-tang?
Ssanghwa-tang gets its special taste from several dried roots and barks. These are some of the main ingredients:
- White woodland peony root (Hangul: 백작약; Hanja: 白芍藥; RR: baekjagyak)
- Rehmannia root (Hangul: 숙지황; Hanja: 熟地黃; RR: sukjihwang)
- Mongolian milkvetch root (Hangul: 황기; Hanja: 黃芪; RR: hwanggi)
- Korean angelica root (Hangul: 당귀; Hanja: 當歸; RR: danggwi)
- Lovage root (Hangul: 천궁; Hanja: 川芎; RR: cheongung)
- Chinese cinnamon bark (Hangul: 계피; Hanja: 桂皮; RR: gyepi)
- Chinese liquorice (Hangul: 감초; Hanja: 甘草; RR: gamcho)
These ingredients are boiled together to create the unique flavor and properties of Ssanghwa-tang.
What is Ssanghwa-tang Used For?
In the past, during the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, people often drank Ssanghwa-tang in the morning and evening. It was seen as a way to support their health.
If you are thinking about trying Ssanghwa-tang, especially if you have any health conditions, it's always a good idea to talk to a doctor or a pharmacist first. They can tell you if it's right for you.
