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Lemon and Ginger Tea
Have you ever tried fresh ginger tea? Ginger tea has been consumed for centuries as a traditional medicine and it has a reputation for its soothing and healing properties. This ginger and lemon tea is a lovely, lightly crisp drink for warming up on cold days. ☃️❄️Simply combine lemon with root ginger to make this refreshing drink, which is a great alternative to caffeinated drinks. I just had two cups in a row! I think you’ll be making this again and again too once you experience how easy and how satisfying drink it is. Dear friends, treat yourself with a cuppa! 😊
Ginger: the first ingredient! Peeling ginger is not necessary, it’s a personal choice. If you prefer to leave the peel on, be sure to scrub and wash the root thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
Lemon: the second ingredient! Choose unwaxed lemon, if you can.
Water: the third ingredient! Filtered or tap water, it’s your choice.
VARIATIONS
There are a few variations of this tea. These are optional flavourings, choose just one and add it to the boiling water.
*cinnamon: add a cinnamon stick
*turmeric: add a dash of ground turmeric
*lime: add a few slices of lime
*removing the rind of the lemon will make the tea less bitter
*by peeling and slicing the ginger, your tea will be more flavourful
*enjoy your tea throughout the week, multiply this recipe as desired to make a big batch for the following days. Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then cover and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Drink chilled or reheat for hot tea, heating up one cup at a time.
HEALTH BENEFITS
There are a lot of good reasons to use ginger tea as a part of our daily routines, which is a favourite drink for many. Ginger has been used as traditional medicine, it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Ginger might help with:
*heart health
*blood pressure
*weight loss
*heartburn
*upset stomach
*colds & headaches
However, for some people, there might be a few side effects to drinking ginger tea, it's always a good idea to discuss it with your doctor.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅Only three ingredients
✅Perfect winter drink
✅Caffeine free drink
✅Budget friendly
✅Easy to make
✅Comforting
✅Flavourful
✅Healthy
✅Gingery
✅Citrusy
✅Quick
LEMON and GINGER TEA
(vegan, gluten, wheat, and refined sugar free)
Preparation time: 1 minutes
Cooking time: 9 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yields: 2 cups
Ingredients
*1 tbsp fresh ginger root
*1 lemon sliced
*4 cups water
Method
1. Peel and slice the ginger thinly and slice the lemon.
2. Add lemon and ginger to a boiling water in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. For a stronger tea, simmer it for 20 minutes long.
3. Remove pot from heat and strain. Pour the tea into your mug. Sweeten as required.
Enjoy! 😊
Notes
* Best fresh.
*To Store: store this tea in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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RECIPES KEY
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Contains Nuts
Vegan
Vegetarian
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