This recipe shows how to make ginger tea at home in minutes using fresh ginger and your choice of add-ins.
Fresh ginger is steeped in hot water and enjoyed hot or cold with your choice of sweeteners and aromatics.
You’ll Love This Homemade Ginger Tea Because…
- Homemade ginger tea is widely popular for its stomach soothing benefits.
- Easy-to-find ingredients and easy steps make this the perfect drink for upset tummies of all sizes.
- Enjoy ginger tea hot or cold or freeze it into ice cubes and add to other drinks for quick relief.
Ingredients and Flavorings
Ginger root: Widely available at most supermarkets, ginger root (AKA a knob) adds a pungent aroma and flavor to teas, sauces, and baked goods. Dried ginger powder can be used instead but take care not to use too much or it will be too spicy.
Optional Add-Ins: A cinnamon stick adds subtle flavor and doubles as a stir stick. A teaspoon or two of turmeric aids in inflammation and adds an exotic flavor to ginger tea. Powdered green culinary-grade matcha is another healthy addition to ginger tea. Thin slices of orange, lemon, or whole star anise soothe the senses as well as the tummy.
Sweeteners: Honey melts perfectly into ginger tea, but you can use any sweetener you like, including maple syrup, light molasses, or even a simple syrup. Agave or any non-sugar sweetener of your choice are good vegan options.
How to Make Ginger Tea
- Boil water and ginger slices in a small saucepan (recipe below).
- Remove from heat and allow the tea to steep.
- Strain out ginger and enjoy as is or add sweeteners or other flavorings as desired.
Storing Homemade Ginger Tea
Keep homemade ginger tea in a covered container like a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Freeze cooled ginger tea into ice cubes and pop one or two out for a soothing comfort drink anytime!
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How To Make Ginger Tea
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 inch chunk fresh ginger peel intact
- 1 cup water
Optional Flavorings (choose one):
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 piece of fresh turmeric
- 3-4 springs of mint
Optional Sweeteners:
- honey agave, or maple syrup
Optional Addins:
- slices lemon or orange slices
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, heat 1 cup of water.
- Slice the ginger into thin slices and add to the saucepan. Add optional flavoring if using.
- Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 4-5 minutes.
- Strain out ginger and flavorings and pour into a mug and enjoy, or pour into a mason jar if preparing ahead.
- Add optional addins and sweeteners if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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