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Basic Ginger Tea

A herbal tea, with a long history in asian herbal medicine. Hot, soothing, and delicious
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Chinese, Korean, Thai
Servings 2 Cups
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 fl oz Water
  • 1 piece ginger 2-3" peeled / sliced thin
  • Honey to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1 shot Bourbon Good, but not great stuff here.

Instructions
 

  • add water, ginger, zest to small saucepan
  • Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer
  • Simmer 5-10 minutes, depending on taste
  • Strain into cups
  • Add honey / bourbon to taste

Notes

Optionals
  • A stick of cinnamon
  • Sprigs of mint
add these to the simmer, and strain
  • Lemon Slice
  • Lemon Juice
Add to cups and strain tea into them
Once can also brew classic tea and add ginger slices to the pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Tea
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