By TravelDine

Benefits of fresh

ginger tea 

Invigorating fresh ginger tea is just what you need to keep you warm on a cold night.

It's a light, spicy drink that's a great alcohol-free alternative to a night cap.

Ginger tea soothes upset stomach and reduces nausea.

Being non-caffeinated and virtually calorie-free, it can help in more ways than one.

Ginger tea offers relief to pregnant women with morning sickness.

How to Make Ginger Tea

Wash thinly sliced fresh ginger with skin. Use about one-inch piece of ginger per cup of tea.

In a saucepan, mix the ginger with fresh water (use one cup of water per serving).

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.

Simmer for 5 minutes (or up to 10 minutes, if you want extra-strong tea).

Pour the tea through a fine sieve to remove the ginger.

You can add lemon zest or a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup, which will temper the fiery ginger flavour.

You can also add cinnamon, turmeric, or mint to work with the flavour.

Enjoy every sip of this refreshing tea.

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