There are many methods of making Ginger Tea, however, the most efficient and healthy way is very simple.
by Eugenia Martini-Jarrett
It is widely known that Ginger (Zingiber officinale), considered a luxury for over 5000 years, is an amazing aid for digestive issues and many common ailments; such as inflammation, nausea, motion sickness, increased dopamine and serotonin, and so much more. Ginger has been used in cooking and baking as well as medicinally for thousands of years.
Studies connect many of the common ailments that occur in our lives stem from digestive issues. So there! Help digestion - help the common ailments.
Ginger tea is not made the same way as your standard leaf teas. If you just take raw ginger and steep it, all you get is very weak flavored ginger water without the true benefits that this exceptional root possesses.
When I was in Jamaica, everyone drank ginger tea. You could smell it in almost every household you entered. Such an inviting and calming fragrance.
Ginger tea is so simple to make. Nowadays, you can purchase fresh ginger for an extremely reasonable price and it stores in your refrigerator for a very long time. Buy organic whenever possible. If you think about it - ginger is a root and obtains all of its amazing benefits directly from the soil. You do not want it contaminated by pesticides and other poisons.
GINGER TEA
(1 serving)
1" section cut off of the root
2 cups filtered/spring water
If desired:
Honey
Lemon
Optional:
Oregano
Rosemary
Mint
- Scrub and rinse the root clean - do not peel it
- Cut into thin slices
- In a small saucepan bring water with the ginger root to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes
- You can add oregano, mint, or rosemary as desired for variety and additional health benefits
That's it!
Add honey and/or lemon if desired and enjoy a healthy - aromatic - flavorful cup of tea as often as you like.
I usually make 8 cups of water with 4" root-sliced. What I don't use at that time, I pour it into a jar and keep it in the refrigerator. It is great over ice too. If you prefer it sweetened, be sure to add your honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener while it is hot, prior to refrigeration.
Enjoy!
Ciao'
Eugenia Martini-Jarrett is the founder of Reconnecting To Health, promoting health and wellness through holistic, organic and natural health for the body, mind and spirit.
Eugenia is an entrepreneur, artist, writer, editor, publisher, graphic designer, business and life coach, business and marketing consultant, Certified Reconnective Healer, and a very proud mother and grandmother.
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