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Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
Chinese ginger tea is a home remedy that has been passed down through countless generations, and it's perfect for when you have a cold or chill.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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)
- Chinese brown/black sugar or honey (to taste)
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 instead of Chinese brown sugar, add it right before you’re ready to drink it. Don’t boil the honey, because cooking honey will eliminate many of its health benefits!
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
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.