This is the YouUs GS Retail Sujeonggwa. Sujeonggwa is a traditional Korean cinnamon punch, typically prepared with cinnamon, sugar, water, and ginger, and often served with dried persimmon and pine nuts.

The beverage presented a dark reddish-brown hue with a pronounced cinnamon sugar aroma. When consumed chilled, each sip opened with a rich, syrupy sweetness before developing into a robust and assertive cinnamon presence through the mid-palate. The sweetness effectively tempered any potential bitterness from the cinnamon, allowing the flavour to resolve into a brief lingering sweetness followed by a clean, uncluttered aftertaste. The overall profile was smooth and cohesive, recalling the flavour of a cinnamon-sugar syrup one might associate with stewed apples. The presence of persimmon was not immediately identifiable, likely due to its subtlety, while the ginger remained restrained and complementary, adding gentle warmth without drawing attention to itself.

Overall, a comforting and well-balanced interpretation of sujeonggwa, marked by bold cinnamon warmth, controlled sweetness, and a clean, refreshing finish.

This YouUs GS Retail Sujeonggwa contained 340 mL. It was produced in South Korea and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.