How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea

Fresh ginger is invigorating and makes an excellent tea that is quite tasty even though it is usually prepared for medicinal use. It is a great home remedy for indigestion, a sore throat, the flu and even the common cold. But, on the other hand, it provides a natural energy boost without the side effects that occur after drinking artificial caffeine and sugar laden energy soft drinks. Using fresh gingerroot instead of powdered ginger will not only make the tea very tasty, but will provide the greatest health benefits. Try this recipe to make and enjoy a pot of ginger tea.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger root
• 4 cups boiling spring water
• Lemon Slices
• Honey (optional)

1. off a one-inch piece of ginger root, peel and grate enough for two teaspoons. Fresh gingerroot is inexpensive and should be available in your local supermarket.

2. Pour the spring water into a large saucepan and bring to a full boil. Add the fresh gingerroot and immediately reduce the heat to low.

3. Let the tea steep on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes and then pour through a tea strainer or filter into a cup. Continue to strain ginger through a filter, discarding used pulp as you make each new cup of tea. Add a teaspoon of honey (a natural sweetener)and a slice of lemon for an extra punch of Vitamin C.

4. This recipe makes a full pot of tea, so share with your friends and family as hot or iced tea. Iced ginger tea with lemon and honey is especially bracing on a hot summer day.

5. Drink fresh ginger tea instead of coffee for a morning pick-me-up. Sip a cup after lunch to energize your afternoon. Make several pots of ginger tea to enjoy throughout the week.

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