Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
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Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
Description
The tea is prepared by boiling water with thin slices of ginger and optionally red dates, allowing the ingredients to infuse for about 15 minutes. Brown sugar, preferably Chinese brown or black sugar, is added during the final simmer to sweeten the tea, but if honey is used as an alternative sweetener, it should only be added after cooking to preserve its beneficial properties.
The result is a hot beverage that delivers the sharp, warming bite of ginger softened by the natural sweetness of red dates and sugar. This tea is traditionally consumed warm to maximize its soothing qualities. The preparation is simple, requiring minimal ingredients and time, making it suitable for regular home brewing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 15 grams ginger (thinly sliced)
- 15 grams Chinese red dates (halved, optional)
- brown sugar to taste, or honey; Chinese brown/black sugar
Instructions
- Add the water to a small pot along with the ginger and dates. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the Chinese brown sugar to taste (if using honey, just skip this step––you’ll wait to add the honey later). Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug. Let the tea cool to drinkable temperature, but the goal is to drink it while it’s still hot!
Notes
- If using honey as a sweetener, add it just before drinking to preserve its health benefits.
- Do not boil honey with the tea as cooking reduces its beneficial properties.
- Chinese brown or black sugar is preferred for authentic flavor but can be adjusted according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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