Fresh Ginger Tea

Ingredients

• Ginger root

  Raw

  1 tbsp or 6g

Directions

1. How to Make Ginger Tea I tried several ginger tea methods, and the easiest way is truly the best way. Here’s how to do it: Thinly slice your fresh ginger. You don’t need to peel it first, but do rinse it and scrub off any visible dirt. Plan on about using about a one-inch piece of ginger per cup of tea. In a saucepan, combine the ginger with fresh water (use one cup of water per serving). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer for five minutes (or up to 10 minutes, if you want extra-strong tea). I usually think it’s pungent enough at five minutes. Pour the tea through a fine sieve to catch all of the ginger. If desired, serve your tea with a thin round of lemon or orange for some complementary acidity. fresh ginger tea recipe Ginger Tea Variations Want to change up your plain ginger tea? Here are a few easy variations. Ginger-Cinnamon Tea For more warming spice, simply add a cinnamon stick to your tea before bringing to a simmer. Ginger-Turmeric Tea Turmeric offers additional anti-inflammatory benefits, plus a fun orangey hue and extra-spicy, intriguing flavor. Treat fresh turmeric the same way that you treat fresh ginger—cut it into thin slices, and add it to your ginger and water mixture. Ginger-Mint Tea Fresh mint lends a cooling component, which helps balance the warmth of fresh ginger. Add a few sprigs of fresh mint to your mixture before bringing it to a simmer.