How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 (Cups)
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Calories
9 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
gluten-free
How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
Description
How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea is a straightforward recipe highlighting fresh ginger as the core ingredient along with water and optional aromatic add-ins such as cinnamon stick, turmeric, orange peel, and fennel seeds. The tea is brought to boil, then simmered covered for 7 to 12 minutes for varying intensity. After straining, honey or other sweeteners and citrus slices can be added to enhance flavor. The natural spicy warmth of ginger blends with subtle sweetness and zest from optional ingredients.
The tea is gently infused by simmering to release the ginger's characteristic pungency and warmth, balanced by the optional spices that add layers of sweetness and citrus brightness. This method preserves the fresh ginger flavor without overpowering bitterness.
This ginger tea can be enjoyed as a hot beverage to soothe or refresh. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to a week and may be frozen in ice cube trays for beverage additions. The recipe also permits a second brew from the ginger and spices at reduced strength.
Controlling steep time allows adjusting the ginger intensity. The notes mention nutrition estimates exclude optional ingredients, indicating flexibility in add-ins.
Ingredients
GINGER TEA
- 2 ½ Tbsp ginger peeling optional // organic when possible // a 2-inch piece yields ~2 Tbsp, chopped fresh
- 2 ½ cups water
ADD-INS optional
- 1 whole cinnamon stick (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Turmeric peeling optional // a 2-inch piece yields ~1 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
- 2 (3-inch) pieces orange peel for zestiness, fresh
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (for sweetness and a subtle licorice flavor)
FOR SERVING optional
- honey or maple syrup, agave, or stevia to taste
- lemon sliced or orange
Instructions
- Add the chopped ginger and water to a small saucepan along with any of the optional add-ins.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium, and allow to boil for 7-12 minutes (7 minutes for a more mild ginger flavor or 12 minutes for a stronger brew — keeping in mind the flavor will continue to develop off the heat). Strain through a fine mesh strainer into mugs. Optionally, sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener (we prefer honey) and/or serve with sliced lemon or orange.
- Leftover tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or cooled and transferred to an ice cube tray for adding to cocktails, lemonade, iced tea, or water. Note: The ginger flavor will intensify as the tea sits. The ginger and spices can be reused again with fresh water, but the second batch of tea will not be as strong.
Notes
- Choose organic and fresh ginger when possible for the best flavor.
- The boil time affects the ginger tea's strength: 7 minutes for mild, up to 12 minutes for stronger brew.
- Leftover tea can be refrigerated up to 1 week or frozen in ice trays for future use in drinks.
- The ginger and spices can be reused with fresh water for a second, lighter batch.
- Adding honey and citrus enhances the flavor but is optional according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 9 | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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