Fresh Ginger Tea
A warming hot tea made with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ½ lemon thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Peel and grate ginger.Peel one inch piece of fresh ginger root and grate into a teapot.
- Add lemon slices and hot water into the teapot. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.Use filtered water for the best quality ginger tea. Boiling hot water should be used. If using an electric kettle with a temperature setting, set it to 208°F.
- Strain solids and pour hot tea into a teacup. Add honey to taste.
Notes
- Avoid buying fresh ginger root that's shriveled and dry. Look for one that's plump and firm. Ginger is usually sold by weight don't be afraid to break off a piece of the freshest ginger root in the pile if it's too big.
- To peel fresh ginger easily, use a spoon to scrape off the peel.
- Add as much or little ginger as you like since it can get too spicy. For a serving of 1 cup of water, a half inch of ginger root in this recipe. If you want a milder taste, use less ginger.
- You can grate ginger ahead of time and freeze it. Store it in a resealable plastic bag, flattening it before freezing. When you need some grated ginger, snap off a piece.
- Instead of sliced lemons, you can also use the juice from half a lemon.
- Make sure to scrub and wash the lemons before slicing them.
- Herbals teas can steep for longer than black tea or green tea. The longer you steep, the stronger the ginger and lemon flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 43 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg