5 from 22 votes
Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
This Chinese Ginger Tea combines thinly sliced fresh ginger and optional halved red dates simmered in water with brown sugar or honey added for sweetness. Simmered gently, the tea develops a warming, mildly spicy flavor with fruity notes from the dates. It is intended to be served hot, offering a soothing, comforting drink often enjoyed for relaxation and mild digestive support.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Chinese
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% 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.