Ginger Tea Recipes

Ginger Tea Recipes

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Ginger tea recipe is one of the most popular and effective home remedy for colds, sore throat, indigestion, nausea, etc. Drinking ginger tea, benefits you with its number of medicinal properties. It improves blood circulation and boosts your immune system. Other than its useful medicinal properties, ginger tea is wonderful to taste and makes a great refreshing morning beverage. Preparing ginger tea recipe at home is very economic than buying those ready-made ginger tea bags. Now, how to make ginger tea? Well, the recipe for ginger tea is very simple and you can make it in various ways. You can use ground ginger or ginger root or even the ginger ale to prepare your ginger tea recipe. Scroll down to know some simple ginger tea recipes.

Recipes for Ginger Tea

Ginger Tea Recipe # 1

Ingredients

• Water - 1 cup
• Honey - 2 teaspoons
• Ground ginger - ¾ teaspoon
• Tea bags - 3 individual
• Milk - ¾ cup

Procedure

You can always make your ginger tea recipe using ground ginger, if you do not have fresh ginger roots with you. To prepare this ginger tea recipe, first take a small saucepan and pour water into it. Bring the water to boil and then add honey and ground ginger to it. Then, reduce the heat, cover the saucepan and simmer the liquid for 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, dip the tea bags in the hot liquid. Cover the saucepan and steep the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes. After that, discard the tea bags and combine milk to it. Heat the ginger tea before drinking, but see that you do not bring it to boil.

Ginger Tea Recipe # 2

Ingredients

• Raw ginger - 4 to 6 thin slices
• Water - 1½ - 2 cups
• Lime juice from ½ lime
• Honey - 1-2 tablespoon

Procedure

You can prepare this ginger tea recipe for colds and sore throat. Cut the ginger slices such that they are thin but have maximum surface area. Ginger root cut in such fashion gives you flavorful ginger tea. Now, pour the water in a saucepan and add the ginger slices to it. Bring the water to boil and continue boiling for 10 minutes. Then remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea. Add lime juice and honey to it and enjoy the hot ginger tea.

Ginger Tea Recipe # 3

Ingredients

• Water - 1½ cups
• White sugar - 1½ teaspoons
• Freshly grated ginger root - 1½ teaspoons

Procedure

To prepare this recipe for ginger tea, bring the water to boil in a small saucepan. Then, place the grated ginger root into a glass. Pour in the boiled water to the glass. Leave the grated ginger root for 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture into a large mug and combine sugar to it. Enjoy the sip of ginger tea!

Ginger Tea Recipe # 4

Ingredients

• Cold water - 8 cup
• Ginger root - 3 slices
• Sugar - ½ cup
• Cinnamon sticks - 2
• Water - 4 cup
• Tea bags - 10
• Whole allspice - 1 teaspoon
• Orange juice - 1½ cup

Procedure

Ginger ice tea is a cool refreshing beverage for hot summers. You can have this drink for meals and it makes a great alternative for any soft drinks. To prepare this ginger tea recipe, bring water to boil in a saucepan. Take a large non-metal container and add ginger root, cinnamon sticks, allspice, sugar and tea bags to it. Combine the ingredients properly and add boiling water to the mixture. Cover the container and let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture and remove ginger root, cinnamon, tea bags and allspice. Then add orange juice and cold water to it, then refrigerate the mixture. Use tall glasses and serve the ginger ice tea with ice cubes and garnish with orange slices.

These were some easy ginger tea recipes for you. So, if you are suffering from a cold or sore throat, then prepare the recipe for ginger tea and get instant relief from the discomfort. You can even drink ginger tea just for taste and refreshing effects.

By Mayuri Kulkarni
Published: 2/20/2010