Ginger tea

I'm a huge fan of hot tea, especially when I'm sick. Ginger is know for its anti-nausea properties—think ginger ale. This recipe requires fresh ginger, not dried. I don't bother peeling the ginger, so sometimes there are flakes in the tea. Peel the ginger, if desired.

  
    Recipe makes
    Active time
    Total time
  

    2 cups
    10m
    5m
  

  
    Special equipment needed
  
    Tea pot
  
    Mesh strainer, optional

  
    Ingredients
  
      4-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  
    2 cups boiling water

  
    Instructions
  
    • Put the ginger slices in the bottom of a teapot. Add the boiling water. Let steep 3 - 4 minutes. Pour through a metal strainer, if desired.

  
    Variations
  
    • Add  honey or sugar.
  
    • Add lemon juice.
  
    • Add whole cloves or a cinnamon stick.

  
    Storage
  
    • Ginger can be frozen for 3 - 4 months. Peel it and cut it into 4-inch pieces and store in a resealable bag.

Fresh ginger

Sliced ginger

Peeled ginger

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