How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea: Benefits, Recipe, and Tips

Fresh ginger tea – a warming and soothing drink with amazing benefits! Today, I’m going to share the various health benefits of drinking ginger tea and my tried and tested (and delicious!) recipe.

 

Why Drink Ginger Tea?

Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Traditionally, ginger has been used as a natural remedy for nausea and colds. There are ongoing studies exploring its potential benefits for people suffering from conditions like high blood pressure, various types of cancer, and even Parkinson’s disease. Ginger truly is a superfood!

When Should You Drink Ginger Tea?

I personally drink ginger tea at the first sign of a sore throat or when I feel like I’m coming down with a cold. It always soothes my throat and feels comforting. There have been times when my sore throat disappeared entirely, and I avoided getting any sicker. That’s why I’ve started to incorporate more ginger tea and ginger shots into my diet—I believe it helps keep sickness at bay. There are a lot of other health benefits of ginger tea like: it helps in regulating heart health, controlling blood sugar levels, helping in digestion, etc.

Is It Hard to Make Fresh Ginger Tea?

If you can boil water, you can make ginger tea! It’s as simple as adding fresh ginger to a pan of boiling water—you don’t even need to peel the ginger!

One of the best things about fresh ginger tea is that you can totally customise it to your tastes. Popular add-ins include lemon and honey, as ginger pairs fantastically well with high-quality honey. Here are some other options you might enjoy:

• Cinnamon sticks – for sweetness and blood sugar regulation
• Fresh turmeric – for increased anti-inflammatory benefits
• Orange peel – for a zesty flavour and added vitamin C
• Fennel seeds – for sweetness with a subtle licorice flavour and digestive aid

If you prefer a milder tea, you can use less ginger or boil it for a shorter time. If you like a sweeter taste, feel free to add your favourite sweetener.

How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea

Recipe:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Fridge Friendly: 1 week
Freezer Friendly: 1 month

Ingredients:

• 2.5 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional, use organic when possible; a 2-inch piece yields approx. 2 Tbsp)
• 2.5 cups of water

Add-ins (optional):

• 1 whole cinnamon stick (adds sweetness)
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional, use organic when possible; a 2-inch piece yields approx. 2 Tbsp)
• 2 (3-inch) pieces of fresh orange peel (for a zesty flavour)
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (for sweetness and a subtle licorice flavour)

Serving (optional):

• Honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia to taste
• Sliced lemon or orange

Directions:

1. Add the chopped ginger and water to a small saucepan along with any of the optional add-ins.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Allow it to boil for 7-12 minutes (7 minutes will produce a milder ginger flavour, and 12 minutes will create a stronger flavour. Keep in mind the flavour will continue to develop off the heat).
4. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into mugs. Add your favourite sweetener to taste if desired, along with a slice of lemon or orange.
5. The strained ginger and spices can be reused with fresh water, but the next batch of tea will not be as strong.
6. Leftover tea can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or cooled and transferred into an ice cube tray, ready to be added to cocktails, lemonade, water, or iced tea.

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To read more about the benefits of ginger tea, please visit this study.