Ginger is a spice that is used in a wide range of recipes and drinks. The numerous health benefits guaranteed by this root make it the perfect ingredient for making a cup of tea or herbal tea. Ginger itself has multiple fabulous properties, for example, it is antioxidant, anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, and can even help prevent cancer. For a classic herbal tea, steep a piece of fresh root in boiling water. If you want to detox your body from the flu virus, combine the properties of ginger with those of turmeric and honey to relieve the symptoms of the disease. Also try the recipe with honey and lemon juice to increase the detoxifying power of ginger. Read on and within a few minutes you will be sipping your ginger tea and reaping a great deal of benefits.
Ingrediants
Ginger tea
- A piece of ginger root (2-3 cm), washed
- 500 ml of water
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 g) of honey
- 350ml ginger (optional)
- 1 black tea bag (optional)
Ginger and Turmeric herbal tea
- 500 ml of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of grated or powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) of honey
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of milk (optional)
Ginger tea with honey and lemon
- The juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 250 ml of water
- Cayenne pepper or black pepper
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Ginger tea
Step 1. Peel and cut a piece of ginger root
Remove the peel from a piece of ginger with the vegetable peeler. Take a knife and cut a cube of about 2-3 cm on each side: this is the dose indicated for a cup of herbal tea.
Fresh ginger is readily available in any supermarket nowadays
Step 2. Put the ginger and water in a saucepan
Pour half a liter of water into a small saucepan, add the ginger and turn on the stove. Heat the water over high heat to bring it to a boil and make sure the ginger is completely submerged.
Cover the saucepan with the lid to heat the water faster
Step 3. When the water boils, reduce the heat
Keep an eye on the saucepan until the water reaches a full boil. At that point, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low. During the infusion phase, the heat should be moderate but constant.
During the infusion phase, the ginger will gradually release its flavor into the water. It is important to carry out each step correctly to obtain a powerful and effective herbal tea
Step 4. After 10 minutes the herbal tea is ready
At this point, turn off the heat and take a metal colander and a cup. Place the colander on the cup and pour the herbal tea into it to filter it. Throw away the ginger pieces and sweeten the tea with 1-2 teaspoons (15-30 g) of honey.
- Double or triple the doses of the ingredients to make 2-3 cups of ginger tea. If you like, you can refrigerate it and heat it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds when it's time to drink it.
- Try to drink the herbal tea within 24 hours, for maximum taste and effectiveness.
Did you know that?
To serve a ginger tea in a super-fast way, heat a cup of ginger in the microwave for a couple of minutes, then add a black tea bag and leave it to infuse for the indicated time.
Another option is to pour 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly grated (or dry powdered) ginger into a cup and add 350ml of boiling water.
Method 2 of 3: Ginger and Turmeric herbal tea
Step 1. Bring half a liter of water to a boil in a saucepan
Pour 500ml of water into a small saucepan and heat it over high heat. Wait for the water to boil before adding the other ingredients of the herbal tea. Cover the saucepan with the lid to heat the water faster.
Wait for the water to boil and for the steam to rise from the saucepan
Step 2. Add equal parts ginger and turmeric
For this recipe, you need half a teaspoon of turmeric and half a teaspoon of dried ginger powder. If you wish, you can also add half a teaspoon of cinnamon: it will make the herbal tea even more delicious. For a more powerful taste and effect, you can double the doses of the spices.
Use fresh ginger for an exceptionally intense flavor
Step 3. Reduce the heat and leave the spices to infuse for 10 minutes
Adjust the heat so that the water simmers gently and wait at least 10 minutes before turning off the heat. The longer the brewing time, the more concentrated flavor the herbal tea will have.
For an extra-intense herbal tea, steep the spices for 15 minutes
Step 4. Filter the herbal tea and customize it to taste
Take a metal colander and place it on a large cup. Pour the herbal tea into the cup through the colander to filter it from the spices. At this point you can sweeten it to taste, for example with a tablespoon (15 g) of honey.
Add a couple of tablespoons of milk if you want the tea to have a slightly creamy consistency
Method 3 of 3: Ginger Tea with Honey and Lemon
Step 1. Bring 250ml of water to a boil
Pour it into the kettle and heat it on the stove. Make sure there is enough water to fill your favorite cup. You can increase the doses according to the number of cups you want to prepare. Heat the water over high heat and wait for it to come to a full boil before turning off the stove.
To speed up the time you can boil the water in the microwave
Step 2. Put the ginger, lemon, turmeric and cayenne pepper directly into the cup
Add half a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder to each cup, followed by a pinch of cayenne or black pepper. Complete the recipe with the juice of half a lemon.
Step 3. Pour the boiling water into the cup and let the spices steep for 5 minutes
Fill the cup and mix the ingredients with the spoon to distribute them in the water. The grated ginger will not melt, but will slowly settle to the bottom of the cup. Stir the herbal tea for 5 seconds, then let it rest.
- If you are affected and are taking a soluble sachet drug, you can pour it into the herbal tea before mixing.
- You can sweeten the herbal tea with 2 tablespoons (30 g) of honey. Make sure it has dissolved completely before drinking.
Suggestion:
if you have some tea left over, pour it into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator. If you are affected, drink it at regular intervals to relieve the symptoms of the disease.
