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Citrus Ginger Tea

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

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup ginger grated
  • 2 ea Mayer Lemons Washed, sliced wafer thin
  • 3 ea Black Tea bags Good quaility stuff
  • Honey to taste
  • Bourbon to taste, Good, but not great stuff here.

Instructions
 

  • add water, ginger, tea bags, and lemons to small saucepan
  • Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer
  • Simmer 3-5 minutes, depending on taste
  • Strain into cups
  • Add honey / bourbon to taste

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Tea
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