Fresh ginger tea is a zingy, warming cup of goodness with multiple health benefits according to Ayurveda. This drink is a optimum herbal tea of choice during the seasons of Winter and Spring in balancing the Vata/Kapha doshas. As a huge side benefit, it can also be used as a medicinal support for a variety of imbalances.
FRESH GINGER TEA IS A NATURAL REMEDY FOR SYMPTOMS SUCH AS
Menstrual cramps
Nausea, morning and travel sickness
Hiccups
Low appetite
Cold and flu
Productive (mucous) cough
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
2 serves
2 cups filtered water
4 cm piece of fresh ginger, skin still on, sliced into thin pieces
Optional: 1-2 tsp honey or jaggery (unrefined cane sugar)
METHOD
In a small saucepan, add the water and ginger.
Bring to a boil for approximately 1-2 minutes and then take the saucepan off the heat.
Strain the ginger and serve immediately, adding the honey (only at a warm temperature, not hot/boiling) or jaggery (you can add jaggery to boiling water, unlike honey) if desired.
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