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Traditional Korean tea

Okay kiddo, let's talk about traditional Korean tea!

So, imagine you are a little girl in Korea long long ago. Your mom or grandma would make you tea out of special plants and flowers that grew in Korea. They would boil water in a pot, and then add the tea leaves to the pot. The tea would steep there for a while, which means it sits in the hot water and all the flavors from the leaves would mix into the water.

Did you know some Koreans also add other things to the tea to make it taste better? Like honey, sugar, or cinnamon. They might also eat some yummy snacks like dried fruits, nuts, or small cakes while they drink their tea.

There's many types of traditional Korean tea, but one of the most popular ones is called "insam cha", which is made with ginseng roots. Did you know that ginseng roots are called "roots of heaven" because they're really good for your health? They can help you have more energy, improve your memory, and even make you feel less stressed.

So, there you have it! Traditional Korean tea is a special drink made by boiling water with plants and flowers, and sometimes adding other yummy things to it. Koreans enjoy their tea with some tasty snacks, and there's different types of tea with different flavors and health benefits.