Ginger tea is my first choice whenever I feel a bit under the weather. With its bold, spicy flavor and natural health benefits, this simple tea has become one of my go-to homemade remedies.
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Ginger Tea Recipe
Ginger tea is a traditional herbal infusion with a warming, spicy flavor and health benefits. This tea is often consumed as a natural remedy for colds, coughs, flu, and digestive issues.
This tea helps with nausea, including morning sickness, motion sickness, or after surgery. It also reduces pain and swelling, which can ease conditions like arthritis. It boosts immunity, provides anti-inflammatory effects, and fights colds. The tea may help control blood sugar and fight stomach bacteria.
You can enjoy this drink with sweet treats like apple tart, carrot cake, and tiramisu. It also enhances ginger cookies, gingerbread, ginger cakes, citrus shortbread cookies, and lemon cakes.
The tea drink also goes well with savory dishes like dim sum dumplings and steamed buns. Savory dishes that contain ginger or citrus notes are great choices.
This is how to make the ginger tea:
Ginger tea
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons honey optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the sliced ginger and reduce the heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavor to infuse.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea into mugs.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice to taste.
Notes
- Add a cinnamon stick or turmeric for extra warmth and health benefits.
- You can refrigerate extra tea for up to 2 days and reheat as needed.
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Variations
You can make your own ginger tea variations with different herbs and spices. Here are some ideas to try:
- Ginger Cinnamon Tea simmers a cinnamon stick along with ginger for a warm, aromatic spice.
- Ginger Turmeric Tea combines fresh turmeric with ginger for additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Ginger Mint Tea adds fresh mint leaves for a cooling effect that balances ginger’s heat.
- Ginger-Apple Tea includes apple slices while simmering with ginger for natural sweetness and a fruity note. It’s often sweetened further with maple syrup for a comforting fall or winter drink.
- Ginger Latte mixes brewed ginger tea with steamed or frothed milk and a sweetener to create a creamy, café-style beverage with a spicy kick.
- Ginger Hot Toddy incorporates ginger into a traditional hot toddy recipe for warmth and depth.