Difference between licorice root and ginger tea in Korean
감초·생강차
감초licorice root
Licorice root (감초) is the root of a plant with a naturally sweet taste. People use it in herbal tea, candy, and some traditional foods. In Korea, it is also a common ingredient in traditional herbal recipes.
How to say licorice root
생강차ginger tea
Ginger tea (생강차) is a warm drink made with ginger. People often drink it when the weather is cold or when they have a sore throat. You can use this word when ordering a drink, buying tea, or talking about something you drink at home.
How to say ginger teaThe difference
감초 is a different root with a sweet taste. It can be used in herbal drinks, but it is not ginger tea.
