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Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe

This ginger tea recipe is easy to make with fresh ginger root and water! With a delicious spicy ginger flavor, it's a perfect soothing, warming drink for cold days.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
Optional add-ins
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric thinly sliced
  • 2 strips orange peel
  • honey or maple syrup to taste
  • Lemon or orange round for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Combine the ginger and water in a small pot along with desired add-ins like a cinnamon stick, fresh turmeric, or orange peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, reducing the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
  2. Strain the ginger tea through a fine mesh strainer set over a mug. Discard the ginger slices and other add-ins.
  3. Sweeten the tea with honey or maple syrup, if desired, and garnish with a lemon or orange round, if using.