Homemade Ginger Tea
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Cutting Board
- Paring Knife
- Mug and or Mason Jar
Time: Prep 3-4 mins
Steep: 5 min
Total: 8-10
1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger, peel intact
- 1 cup water
Optional ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick, 1 piece of fresh turmeric, 3-4 springs of mint (choose one)
Optional additions: Sliced lemon, sliced oranges, Honey, or Maple Syrup
Instructions:
Place one cup of water in a pot and turn on medium-high heat.
As it heats, slice the ginger into thin slices and add to the pot.
If adding additional flavorings place a cinnamon stick, turmeric (for inflammation), OR mint.
*only add one of these flavorings
Bring to a boil and then allow to steep for 4-5 mins.
Pour into mason jar if preparing ahead or directly into the mug.
Add honey, agave, or maple syrup for sweetness.
Add sliced lemon or oranges.
NOTES:
Ginger has been used throughout history for its medicinal benefits, mainly for indigestion, nausea, and motion sickness.
The more Ginger you add to steep the spicer it will be. Please keep this in mind.
VEGAN TEA OPTION: use maple syrup not honey
Wondering what to do with left over ginger? If using it for more tea, slice it before freezing and pull out as needed.
