Soothing Ginger Tea
This tea is lovely and warming and soothing all year round, especially on a cool Autumn or Winter morning, afternoon or evening and also works wonders to soothe that tickle of a start of a sore throat!
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, has been shown to lower blood sugar levels, helps with digestion, eases nausea, may lower bad cholesterol and can help fight infections. It can play a mighty important role in our health! Drink up!
Prep: 3 minutes / Total time: 15 minutes – includes time to let the water boil / Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 cups fresh water
2-inch piece fresh ginger (or more if you wish a stronger flavour) – peeled if not organic
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon – optional but delicious
Honey – to taste
Lemon slices - optional
Instructions
Bring water to boil.
While water is heating up, thinly slice the piece of ginger and place in a teapot or another pourable container that can sustain the boiling water.
When water boils, pour over the ginger and allow to steep for 5-8 minutes.
Add cinnamon, if including, and stir to mix.
Pour into mugs/cups.
Add honey to taste.
Add lemon slices, if using.
Enjoy!