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How to Make Ginger Tai Tea

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By Michele Hester
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Ginger is well known for calming an upset stomach. It can also be particularly helpful for treating motion sickness. Perhaps the greatest benefit of all is that it tastes good. Ginger Tai tea it is easy to make and great to curl up with on a Sunday morning.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2-inch Fresh Ginger Root
  • 1 cup water
  • Small boiler or saucepan
  • Honey (to taste)
  1. Step 1

    Peel ginger root by scraping it with a spoon or using a potato peeler.

  2. Step 2

    Thinly slice the ginger root. You will need about 6 slices per cup of tea.

  3. Step 3

    Slightly crush the ginger root with the back of the spoon to release the flavor.

  4. Step 4

    Place ginger root and 1 cup of water in a boiler.

  5. Step 5

    Cook on high until the tea begins to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong you want it to be.

  6. Step 6

    Before serving, pour the tea through a strainer to remove the ginger root.

  7. Step 7

    Add honey to taste.

Tips & Warnings
  • Ginger can be found in the produce section of your local grocery store. It is light brown in color and is usually about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. It will look "knobby." The texture should be similar to a good potato, not soft or wrinkled. It is usually sold by weight, so you can break a large piece up to accommodate your needs.
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