Ginger tea is a simple staple to make at home. Ginger is an age old remedy for digestive ailments, serving both the upper and lower tract, and it's an anti-inflammatory as well Truly a superstar among herbs for general health and wellness! It is best to take the tea ½ hour before a meal or on its own especially if you are healing a specific digestive ailment.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
2-3 inch chunk of fresh ginger root
5 cups of water
Instructions
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
2-3 inch chunk of fresh ginger root
5 cups of water
Instructions
- Peel ginger with a peeler or paring knife.
- Cut the chunk into ¼ inch slices or grate.
- Place water and ginger in a medium pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down and allow tea to simmer for 25-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately or let it cool and store in the fridge for reheating.
Add-ins can include a splash of lemon juice, a lemon or orange slice, honey or maple syrup for sweetener, turmeric root or a dash of cayenne. A combination of any of these makes a nice tonic. For turmeric, use ¼ teaspoon of ground turmeric or 2-3 slices or fresh turmeric root.
If you have a juicer and want to make a batch of ginger juice, you can store it and add it to hot water when you want the tea. If you are juicing the ginger and it's organic, give it a wash and light scrub, and skip the step of peeling it.
If you have a juicer and want to make a batch of ginger juice, you can store it and add it to hot water when you want the tea. If you are juicing the ginger and it's organic, give it a wash and light scrub, and skip the step of peeling it.
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