* 2 cups water * 1 inch fresh ginger root grated or sliced * 2 cloves * 4 cardamoms * Pinch of fennel seeds * A small piece of cinnamon stick * 2 teaspoons of tea leaves or 1 tea bag
Preparation
Crush all spices using pestle and mortar. This brings out the flavour of the spices.
Place water, ginger and all spices in a pot and bring to boil
Cover and lower the heat to allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add tea leaves and bring it to a gentle boil, then allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add milk and bring to a gentle boil
Remove from heat and add sugar or honey as desired
Strain and Enjoy!
Ginger Tea Recipes with Herbal Infusions
Ginger and Chamomile Tea
Ingredients
* 2 cups water * 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root – sliced or grated * 2 Chamomile tea bags or 2 tsps Chamomile herbs
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil Add the ginger Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes Pour the tea, strain if necessary Add the Chamomile tea bags or Chamomile herbs Let it steep for a few minutes Add a little honey and lemon if you wish (optional) Sip and enjoy!
Ginger and Cranberry Tea
A blend of tart and spice – this beverage will wake up your taste buds.
Ingredients
* 2 cups hot water * 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root – sliced or grated * Pinch of nutmeg * 2 tea bags of cranberry tea
Preparation
Bring the water to boil Add the ginger Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes Pour the tea and strain if necessary Add the Cranberry tea bags Allow tea to steep for a few minutes Serve warm and enjoy
Ginger and Lemon Grass Tea
Lemon Grass Tea always reminds me of this wonderful Thai restaurant that I go to that’s close to home. We usually have Lemon Grass Tea with our dinner which really compliments Asian food. It has a wonderful fragrance and it feels very cleansing. To give this tea a little bit of zing, add some ginger.
Ingredients
* 6 cups of water * Stalks of lemongrass, cut into 2 inch pieces or you can use 3 lemon grass tea bags * 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, sliced or grated * 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Preparation
Bring the water to boil Add lemon grass and ginger Allow to simmer for about 5-10 minutes Strain and serve
If using tea bags, follow same directions but add tea bag at the end and allow to steep for a few minutes
