Ginger is one of those super healthy herbs that most of us could use more of in our diet. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, improves heart health, lowers blood sugar, helps with nausea, fights infection, and may even prevent cancer, menstrual cramps, and indigestion. With a list that long of benefits, this herb deserves some serious attention! Making a batch of healthful ginger tea is an easy way to reap ginger’s many benefits.
Read more about ginger’s benefits and other ways to boost your immune system here: 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
I used to wonder what people did with those huge ginger roots when the recipes I had that called for ginger used 1 teaspoon or less.
While I’m still not sure what other people do, I’ve been using those huge roots to make healthful ginger tea. I fill up my 7-cup teapot and then drink the tea over 2-3 days.
The amount of ginger you will use for tea is somewhat dependent on your taste buds, as it adds a peppery flavor. I recommend a 1 1/2-2-inch section of root for 7 cups of tea. Use the back of a spoon to peel a 1 1/2 to 2-inch section of root.
Slice the peeled root into roughly 1-inch discs.
Now, here’s the secret to delicious ginger tea without added sweetener: additional tea bags, preferably fruity ones. I use Celestial Seasonings Fruit Tea Sampler and add 3 bags per 7 cups water. Feel free to mix and match the flavors.
Bring the 7 cups water, 3 tea bags, and peeled & sliced ginger to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer 45 minutes.
Enjoy your healthful, anti-inflammatory tea hot or cold.
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Fruity Ginger Tea
Ingredients
- 7 cups water
- 2-inch section of ginger root
- 3 fruity tea bags
Instructions
- Peel and thickly slice ginger root.
- Add root and tea bags to water in saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down and simmer 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Fruity Ginger Tea
Serves: 7
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Amount Per Serving: 8 oz
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0 | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat 0 | 0 | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 0 | 0 | |
| Sodium 5mg | 0.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0 | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber 0 | 0 | |
| Sugars 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
| Vitamin A 0 | Vitamin C 0 | |
| Calcium 0 | Iron 0 | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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