Description Paldo Korean cinnamon punch
Cinnamon punch is a very traditional drink in Korea. When it is made fresh, cinnamon and ginger are first boiled with hot water before the dried persimmons and pine nuts are added when it has cooled. A little sugar provides the sweetness that makes the drink so delicious. Because of its aromatic scent, cinnamon punch was popular even among royalty. The original name "Sujjeonggwa" actually means "cookies in water", which perfectly describes the sweet taste.
However, the cinnamon punch not only tastes delicious, but is also said to have various health benefits, such as strengthening the immune system and stimulating the metabolism. After all, two of the drink's main ingredients, cinnamon and ginger, are well-known medicinal plants. This is why cinnamon punch is drunk in winter in particular to prevent illnesses or alleviate their progression.
Whether the Paldo Korean cinnamon punch really has a healing effect, we can't say, of course. In any case, it is very tasty and - unlike German mulled wine - can be drunk both warm and cold. It is traditionally served cold.
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