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Shōgayu

Shōgayu or ginger tea has the power to warm your body and soothe your soul and yet it’s not much more work than brewing a regular cup of tea. This basic recipe for a Japanese-style ginger tea covers everything you need to know to make this delicious elixir.

Prep Time
4 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings: 4 mugs
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 30 grams ginger
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 lemon (about ¼ lemon per serving)
  • 4 tablespoons honey (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Grate the ginger, or use a knife to chop it up finely.
  2. Add the ginger to a teapot, along with some lemon zest.
  3. Add about 3 cups of boiling water to the teapot and let this steep for 2 minutes.
  4. Serve the ginger tea with wedges of lemon and a bowl of honey.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin C 14.7mg (16%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4mugs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 16%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.