Ginger root has long earned a well-deserved fame, not only as a spice, but also as a means to strengthen the immune system, from nausea, to relieve cold symptoms, as well as to fight intestinal disorders. Ginger tea is a delicious way to combat menstrual pain, sore throat, and fever.
It is necessary
- - a piece of ginger root weighing 100g;
- - 3 cups boiling water;
- - honey, lemon, mint, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
Fresh ginger root is covered with a thin skin, it does not need to be peeled, but it is enough to scrape it a little, like a young potato, but from the old root you need to carefully remove the brown "skin". Cut the peeled ginger into thin slices. Boil water.
Step 2
You can make ginger tea in several ways. For example, pour boiling water over the slices in a teapot, cover and leave for 15-20 minutes. You can put ginger in a saucepan or ladle of boiling water and cook for 5-10 minutes, and then leave to cool for 15 minutes. hot water. In this case, use only 1/3 instead of the whole root. The cup should be covered with a saucer or lid so that the drink is infused for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Strain the drink if you brewed it in a saucepan or ladle, pour it from the teapot, or simply remove the strainer from the cup. If you keep the ginger in hot water longer than the prescribed time, the tea will taste bitter.
Step 4
Drink ginger tea hot or cold, whichever you prefer. This is a basic recipe that you can make a lot of changes to. To make the drink sweeter, add honey or dumb sugar, preferably brown. If you are drinking tea, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon to the boiling water to keep warm. Perfectly quenches thirst and soothes nausea with iced ginger tea, lemon slices and fresh mint. You can dilute ginger with black or green tea if you are more accustomed to this taste.
Step 5
If you don't have ginger root at home, and only have powder from it, you can also brew ginger tea. To do this, mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1/2 teaspoon of dried ginger root in a cup and pour boiling water over it, cover with a saucer or lid and leave for 10-15 minutes. It is better to drink this tea right away; unlike a drink made from fresh ginger, it should not be stored for a long time.
