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Ginger Tea

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Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is one of my favorite drinks on a cold day, or any other day. Not only is it cheap and easy to make, it also tastes great!

Ginger tea improves blood circulation, which in turn helps to keep the body warm. It is a great home remedy for many illnesses. Click here to read more on the health benefits of ginger root.

Just make sure you come back and try these ginger tea recipes.

You can purchase ginger tea already packaged for convenience, or grate your own at home from fresh ginger root. There are many ways that you can enjoy the tea, but here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy it. These are light tasting tea recipes suitable for those who have not yet developed a taste for strong teas. Hope you enjoy.

Spicy Ginger Tea

2 cups Water
1 tsp. Ginger, freshly grated
2 tsp. Agave nectar
ΒΌ tsp. Cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg

Bring the water to a boil.

While waiting for the water to boil, peel and grate the ginger and put it into a small teaball. Place the teaball into a teapot and add the rest of the ingredients. Once the water comes to a boil, remove from heat and pour over the ingredients.

Steep for 5-10 minutes and enjoy! (Makes 2 cups)

Note: You may substitute raw honey for the agave nectar.

Lemon Ginger Tea

2 cups Water
1 tsp. Ginger, freshly grated
2 tsp. Agave nectar
1 tsp. Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Bring the water to a boil.

While waiting for the water to boil, peel and grate the ginger and place it into a small teaball. Place the teaball into a teapot and add the rest of the ingredients. Once the water comes to a boil, remove from heat and pour over the ingredients.

Steep for 5-10 minutes and enjoy! (Makes 2 cups)

Note: You may substitute raw honey for the agave nectar.

Ginger Tea

2 cups Water
1 tsp. Ginger, freshly grated

Bring the water to a boil.

While waiting for the water to boil, peel and grate the ginger and place it into a small teaball. Place the teaball into a teapot with hot water, and steep for about 5-10 minutes.

Comments

TheListLady 20 months ago

Oooh ginger recipes. And I do love ginger tea - I mean it just clears my head - even when I think it is clear - but no, it can be clearer. There is nothing at all like fresh grated ginger.

With fall here followed by winter - we need ginger!

Yay! Rated up!

LivingFood 19 months ago

TheListLady, you are right, we do need ginger to keep us warm and healthy! It's amazing how a food in the fresh produce section can have such an amazing effect on the body.

Thanks for stopping by and rating!

lhchan 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing ginger tea recipes. I love it very much.

LivingFood 7 months ago

Ihchan, You are very welcome. Ginger is one of my favorites in the winter time.

ar.colton 6 months ago

These sound delicious. I've never had fresh ginger tea before. Can't wait to try them! Thanks for the recipes LF!

LivingFood 6 months ago

thanks ar.colton. I hope you will like them. :)

parameswaran 3 months ago

wonderful i want more about its effects for heartpatients especially after surgery like by pass pl send the details thhanks

LivingFood 2 months ago

parameswaran, I believe it is best that you discuss those matters with a trusted health care provider as the effects would most likely vary from individual to individual. Sorry for not being of more help...and I wish you all the best.

Olde Cashmere 3 weeks ago

Ginger is amazing for our health and I thank you for providing an awesome recipe featuring it. I've been looking for teas to add to my diet here and there and this is going to be great. Excellent work :) Useful, Awesome, and Interesting.

LivingFood 3 weeks ago

Olde Cashmere, Thank you, and I hope you enjoy the recipes :)

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