I love that tea is a universal comfort drink. Hearing the word tea immediately soothes my holistic nutritionist and herb-loving, soul. It also makes me want to get cozy and read a good book or put on a Jude Law movie (if you know, you know). This ginger tea recipe is not only easy, it’s healthy, and so delicious.
Recipe Ingredients
2 cups water
1 inch fresh Ginger, sliced
1 lemon, sliced (optional)
How To Make Ginger Tea
Step 1: Add the water into a small pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the sliced ginger into the pot.
Step 2: Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow the water to simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes (the longer the water simmers, the stronger the tea will be).
Step 3: Once the tea has simmered, pour it through a sieve and remove the ginger slices.
Step 4: Pour into two separate glasses and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
What Is Ginger Tea Good For?
Ginger has a myriad of scientifically proven health benefits. It contains gingerol, which has many medicinal properties, supports relief from nausea/upset stomachs, and can support indigestion. It even has properties which can support the reduction of menstrual pain.
Needless to say, consuming ginger can be incredibly beneficial for your health and well-being!
Variations
- You can add honey or sugar to the tea to make it sweeter.
- You can add cinnamon sticks, fresh mint, oranges, nutmeg, or any other flavorings. Simply add one of these choices into the water and simmer alongside the ginger.
- Enjoy this ginger tea hot or cold
Expert Tips & Tricks
- You do not have to peel the ginger if you don’t want to. In that case, rinse and scrub the outside of the ginger. It can then be boiled.
- You can peel the ginger if you’d like.
- If you have small pieces of the ginger peel you want to strain out of the tea, you can also pour the tea through a cheesecloth.
Fresh Ginger Tea
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Add the water into a small pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the sliced ginger into the pot.
- Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow the water to simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes (the longer the water simmers, the stronger the tea will be).
- Once the tea has simmered, pour it through a sieve and remove the ginger slices.
- Pour into two separate glasses and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You do not have to peel the ginger if you don’t want to. In that case, rinse and scrub the outside of the ginger. It can then be boiled.
- You can peel the ginger if you’d like.
- If you have small pieces of the ginger peel you want to strain out of the tea, you can also pour the tea through a cheesecloth.
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