There’s nothing like a warm and soothing drink on a chilly day! And if it’s got some legitimate benefits? We’re there! This Fresh Ginger Tea is one of our all-time favorites (delicious AND nourishing), and we finally got the perfected proportions written down so we could share it with you!
Not only is it super gingery, fresh, and easy to make, but it’s full of health benefits and SO much tastier and more potent than a tea bag! It’s also extremely versatile, with optional add-ins like fennel for digestion, cinnamon for sweetness, and more! Let’s make ginger tea!
The easy answer? Basically everything! That’s because ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties (source).
It’s been used traditionally as a remedy for nausea, vomiting, colds, flus, and pain, and research supports many of these uses! It’s also been studied for its benefits for many conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, several different types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and more!
Making fresh ginger tea is as simple as boiling fresh ginger in water. Peeling it is optional and we typically only do so if it’s not organic or has dirt or blemishes on the skin.
After boiling, all that’s left to do is strain and sip! We love it without any added sweeteners or citrus, but feel free to add fresh lemon or orange juice or sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener (honey pairs especially well).
We hope you LOVE this ginger tea! It’s: Fresh Gingery Versatile Easy to make Full of health benefits & SO much better than a tea bag!
We love making it as a bedtime or morning tonic, at the first sign of a sore throat (it’s wiped out oncoming colds for us!), or to warm up on a chilly day.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Fresh Ginger Tea
Learn how to make fresh ginger tea at home! It’s so easy to make with this simple recipe. Ginger tea is warming, relaxing and soothing for upset stomachs. Recipe yields 1 cup; multiply as necessary.
Prep: 1min
Total: 10min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 2 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 1-inch chunk of fresh ginger (no need to peel), sliced into pieces no wider than 1/4-inch
- 1 cup water
- Optional flavorings (choose just one): 1 cinnamon stick, 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric (cut into thin slices, same as the ginger), or several sprigs of fresh mint
- Optional add-ins: 1 thin round of fresh lemon or orange, and/or 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, to taste
Instruction:
- Combine the sliced ginger and water in a saucepan over high heat. If you’re adding a cinnamon stick, fresh turmeric, or fresh mint, add it now. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer for 5 minutes (for extra-strong ginger flavor, simmer for up to 10 minutes).
- Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe liquid measuring cup, or directly into a mug.
- If desired, serve with a lemon round and/or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, to taste. Serve hot.
How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
Warm and soothing fresh ginger tea that’s easy to make and full of health benefits! Delicious, versatile, and just 1 ingredient, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 9 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.2 g
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ Tbsp chopped fresh ginger ((peeling optional // organic when possible // a 2-inch piece yields ~2 Tbsp))
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 whole cinnamon stick ((for sweetness))
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh turmeric ((peeling optional // a 2-inch piece yields ~1 Tbsp))
- 2 (3-inch) pieces fresh orange peel ((for zestiness))
- 1 tsp fennel seeds ((for sweetness and a subtle licorice flavor))
- Honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia to taste
- Sliced lemon or orange
Instruction:
- Add the chopped ginger and water to a small saucepan along with any of the optional add-ins.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium, and allow to boil for 7-12 minutes (7 minutes for a more mild ginger flavor or 12 minutes for a stronger brew — keeping in mind the flavor will continue to develop off the heat). Strain through a fine mesh strainer into mugs. Optionally, sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener (we prefer honey) and/or serve with sliced lemon or orange.
- Leftover tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or cooled and transferred to an ice cube tray for adding to cocktails, lemonade, iced tea, or water. Note: The ginger flavor will intensify as the tea sits. The ginger and spices can be reused again with fresh water, but the second batch of tea will not be as strong.
Ginger Tea from Scratch
A warming hot tea made with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey.
Prep: 3min
Total: 8min
Yield: 1
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 43 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 13 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- ½ lemon (thinly sliced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instruction:
- 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. I like to set my electric kettle with a temperature setting to 208°F.
- Strain solids and pour hot tea into a teacup. Add honey to taste.
Lemon Ginger Tea
This lemon ginger tea recipe is easy to make and packs a flavorful punch. Made with ginger root, honey, lemon and turmeric, it is sweet, spicy and refreshing. Drink it as a pick-me-up when your feeling under the weather, or as a way to unwind after a long day!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 45.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 0.4 g, Saturated Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 15.3 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2.9 g, unSaturated Fat 0.13 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh grated ginger, (start with ½ tablespoon if you want it less spicy)
- 1 large lemon, (juiced)
- Pinch turmeric, (less than ¼ teaspoon)
- Honey, (to your taste)
- Lemon slices, (for garnish)
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- Fresh mint leaves
Instruction:
- In a saucepan or teakettle, boil the water. Stir in the ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, and honey (start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add as you need).
- Immediately turn the heat off. Cover the teapot and allow the ginger tea to steep for 10 minutes.
- Place a small mesh strainer over your cup and pour the ginger tea through. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
How To Make Ginger Tea | The Goods | CBC Life
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