Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 6kcal
When you want a cozy, warm drink without caffeine, this ginger tea is the perfect option. All you need is fresh ginger and about 10 minutes to make it! Whether you need to soothe an upset stomach or simply love the slightly spicy kick, this recipe will walk you through the process step by step.
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Ingredients
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 12 ounces water
Optional Add-Ins
- cinnamon stick
- fresh lemon
- honey
Instructions
- Slice the ginger into thin pieces, no more than 1/4-inch thick. There's no need to peel it, but you should wash off any visible dirt from the skin.
- Place the sliced ginger in a small saucepan, and cover with water. (Assume that some of the water will evaporate as you simmer the ginger, so if you want at least 8 ounces per serving, start with 12 ounces of water.) If you want to make more than one serving, you can double or triple this recipe, as needed. You can also add a cinnamon stick, if you'd like a cinnamon-ginger tea.
- Bring the water to a vigorous boil, then lower it to a simmer. Let the mixture simmer for at least 5 to 10 minutes. I usually start carefully tasting the mixture (it's hot!) after the 5-minute mark to check on the ginger flavor. It's usually mild at 5 minutes, and very potent at 10 minutes, so feel free to stop somewhere in the middle. You can taste it as you go!
- When the ginger is done simmering, pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to catch the large ginger pieces, then serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon and honey, to taste.
- You can store extra ginger tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve it cold or reheated.
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Notes
Nutrition information is for 1 serving of ginger tea, without the lemon or honey, since that is added to taste. This information is just an estimate, and not a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g