Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe
Serves 1
This ginger tea recipe is easy to make with fresh ginger root and water! With a delicious spicy ginger flavor, it's a perfect soothing, warming drink for cold days.
Ingredients
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 cup water
Optional add-ins
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric, thinly sliced
- 2 strips orange peel
- Honey or maple syrup, to taste
- Lemon or orange round, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the ginger and water in a small pot along with desired add-ins like a cinnamon stick, fresh turmeric, or orange peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, reducing the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.
- Strain the ginger tea through a fine mesh strainer set over a mug. Discard the ginger slices and other add-ins.
- Sweeten the tea with honey or maple syrup, if desired, and garnish with a lemon or orange round, if using.