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Shogayu (Japanese Ginger Tea)

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 10 g ginger root
  • 240 ml water
  • ¼ lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or to taste
  • 1 tsp starch to make slurry
  • 1 tsp cold water to make slurry

Instructions

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  1. Wash or peel 10 g ginger root and cut into thin slices.
  2. Pour 240 ml water into a saucepan and add the ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. While it's heating, add the juice of ¼ lemon and 1 tbsp honey.
  4. Take a small bowl and mix 1 tsp starch with 1 tsp cold water to make a slurry.
  5. When the shogayu starts to boil, pour the slurry into the pan and mix immediately. Continue to stir over the heat until slightly thickened.
  6. Turn off the heat and use a mesh spoon to scoop out the ginger and any foam that forms on top.
  7. Pour into serving cups and enjoy!