Black tea syrup

July 20, 2014

I made black tea syrup today for use in iced tea, milk tea and pancakes. This black tea-flavored syrup can also be used in sparkling water and other cold drinks as a sweetener. All you need is tea, sugar, and water. It is really easy to make at home!


Black tea syrup

25g of black loose leaf tea
300ml of water
100g of brown sugar

I used TWG Black Tea 1837. How fragrant!

Boil water with tea leaves for 5 minutes.

Strain out the tea leaves.

Bring the tea to a boil and add sugar. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 20 minutes. No stir during the whole time! 

Turn the gas stove off and put the syrup in a glass container with a tight lid.

Let the syrup cool in the container for a while. 

Enjoy the milk tea! 

With fresh salad with blueberries, colorful paprika, plum and hard-boiled eggs!

Korean noodles at Sabal

July 14, 2014

I like spicy foods, in particular spicy noodles. Mom-made spicy Bibim(mixed) noodle is my favorite in summer. 

When I have a craving for it in Seoul, however, I often go to this small restaurant, called Sabal(사발 in Korean). Located in a Gwanghwamun area, this place sells 13 kinds of Korean style noodles. They are served in 'sabal,' meaning a bowl in Korean, hence the name.

The cold pumpkin porridge served as an appetizer is also good. It is a perfect match with cinnamon powder. 

@Sabal, Seoul

How to get to Sabal

Address

1. 1. 34, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

Telephone

(local) 02-720-4845

(abroad) 82-2-720-4845

Transportation

The nearest subway station is Gwanghwamun on line #5. 

Use the exit #1 at the station. 

Price

9000 won~11,000 won

Deoksugung Palace in April

April 30, 2014

Record of Deoksugung Palace on the last day of April

@Seoul

One summer day in Asian Park

July 10, 2014

I haven't had time to go to this Asian Park in my neighborhood for several weeks. The season has noticeably changed now, and it seems I missed the scenes of early Summer in the park. The thing is I like the way it is every time I go there. It is my place of short break.

@Asian Park, Seoul