Ginger Tea

*Originally published June 2019, updated Novebmer 2023

This comforting tea gives incredible relief to burning throats and warms chilled bodies. 

Ginger not only relieves pain but also has amazing anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities. Health benefits of ginger may include:

• Aids in digestion/relieves indigestion

• Combats nausea

• Reduces joint pain

• Lowers blood sugar

• Relieves menstrual pain

• Lowers cholesterol

• Has anti-cancer properties

• Improves brain function

• Fights infection

““Ginger not only relieves pain but also has amazing anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities.””

Recipe

• 2 inches of ginger root

• 1 inch of turmeric root (optional)

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/4 Lemon

• 2 cups water

Cut ginger root and turmeric root into slices. Add ginger and turmeric to water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Squeeze lemon into a cup and add honey. Pour ginger water over a strainer into the cup with honey and lemon. Stir and enjoy once tea has reached desired temperature.

Tips

Chill leftovers for iced tea.

This is not medical advice.