Vitality Ginger Tea
Add this to your fall and winter morning routine. You won't regret it.
My dad introduced me to ginger tea. After his first batch, he went on and on about how it made him feel more energetic and seemed to reduce inflammation in his joints. Ginger root has long been considered a healing food for ailments ranging from inflammation, to nausea, to diabetes. Though the science is still inconclusive in most studies, those of us who add this delightful elixir to our diets know two things for sure: it is delicious with it's spicy sweetness, and it feels like we are doing something good for our bodies.
Here's what you need to make it:
4 ounces sliced ginger
8 quarts water
1/3 cup honey
1 lemon juiced reserved for the end (you can use any citrus)
3 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
Cooking Note
This tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. Once I make it and store it in the refrigerator, I have the flexibility of drinking it cold or pouring it into a mug, heating it, and enjoying it with a bit of coconut or almond milk for a morning pick-me-up, or evening treat. I plan to keep this as part of my routine this winter!
Makes approximately 3 Quarts
Step-by-step instructions
- Slice ginger down the root as thin as you can manage. For this recipe, I weighed it to give you a more precise amount, but if you don't have a food scale, you can just use about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of sliced ginger root.
- Fill a large stockpot with 8 quarts of water and add the sliced ginger. Boil on medium low for 2 hours until reduced by half and golden in color.
- Remove from heat, strain into heat-proof pitcher, and add lemon and honey. Stir until honey dissolves.
- Once cooled, store in the refrigerator.
