Healing Power of Simple Ginger Tea
Healing, Soothing Ginger Tea is not only delicious but very comforting. This is a great beverage when ill or with an upset stomach.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Anti-inflammatory Diet
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 Cups chopped fresh Ginger Root
8 Cups Water
2–4 Tablespoons of Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1– Wash and scrub the ginger root and slice it into 1/2-inch thin slices. There is no need to peel it. Scrub raw ginger with a vegetable brush or the rough side of a clean sponge.
- Step 2 – Place Ginger in a pot with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then lower to simmer for two minutes.
- Step 3 – Turn off the flame and let the ginger steep in the hot water for 30 minutes or longer, depending on how strong you like your ginger. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Either serve it hot or cold. You can enjoy your homemade fresh ginger tea with honey or maple syrup or drink it straight. It’s very refreshing mixed 50/50 with sparkling water over ice.
Notes
You can serve ginger tea, both hot and cold. Enjoy alone or with honey or maple syrup.