Fresh Ginger Root Tea
Simple, natural and wholesome, this zesty warming beverage is perfect at any time of the day with the added benefit of being able to soothe sore throats and upset stomachs.
Servings: 1
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 inch fresh ginger (sliced or grated)
- 1 tbsp honey or other natural sweetener (to taste)
Optional additions: Lemon/Lime, Mint Leaves, Cinnamon Stick, Turmeric, Cloves, Anise, Cardamom, Lemongrass.
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Rinse piece of ginger and either grate or thinly slice it and place it into an infuser or place it directly into a heat-proof mug (along with any other spices you'd like to include).
- Pour the hot water into the mug, streaming it over the ginger and allow the mixture to steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove ginger from the water and sweeten to taste with the honey or any natural sweetener of your choosing.
- Allow your tea to cool to a drinkable temperature before enjoying. You can also make this tea in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a month or in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
- To brew a stronger tea you can add the ginger directly to the cold water and allow it to boil for 10-15 minutes before straining.
- To make your tea even stronger, double the ginger.
- You can enjoy the tea as is or sweeten it to taste using any natural sweetener (honey, raw cane sugar and even maple syrup are great choices).
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 14mg