Korean Retinol Tea
A gentle herbal Korean retinol tea made with persimmon leaf, mugwort, and green tea to support smooth, glowing skin naturally from the inside out.
Equipment
- Small saucepan or kettle
- Teapot or French press
- Fine mesh strainer or tea filter
- Measuring spoons
- Heatproof mugs
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried persimmon leaves
- ½ tsp green tea leaves loose or bagged
- ½ tsp dried mugwort
- 2 cups filtered water
Instructions
Boil the Water
- Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
- Associated Ingredient: filtered water
Add the Herbs to the Teapot
- Place 1 tsp dried persimmon leaves, ½ tsp green tea, and ½ tsp dried mugwort into a teapot or French press.
- Associated Ingredients: persimmon leaves, green tea, mugwort
Pour Water Over the Herbs
- Pour the hot (not boiling) filtered water over the herbs.
- Cover and allow to steep.
- Associated Ingredients: all herbs, filtered water
Steep for 5–6 Minutes
- Let the blend steep for 5–6 minutes to extract the skin-beneficial compounds.
- Tip: Longer steeping may increase bitterness.
- Associated Ingredient: all
Strain and Serve Warm
- Strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer and pour into mugs.
- Enjoy warm, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning or before bed.
- Associated Equipment: strainer, mugs
Reuse the Herbs
- You can reuse the herbs once for a milder second brew or use them in a facial steam.
- Associated Ingredient: leftover herbs
Notes
Drink this tea 3–4 times per week for best skin benefits.
For iced version: double the steeping time and pour over ice.
Ideal for individuals looking for retinol without irritation.
Can be paired with a clean skincare routine using snail mucin or Centella cream.
This tea supports the gut-skin axis, a holistic skin-health approach.