How to Make Ginger Tea

Tea is one of the most popular beverages and is enjoyed by a majority of people. There are many different types of tea as well as different methods of preparing tea. It is a low calorie beverage that can help you to unwind after a stressful day. The best way to have tea is to pour boiling water over the tea leaves and savor its delicate and invigorating taste and aroma. Although purist will balk at adding anything other than tea leaves to a cup of tea, many people prefer to add sugar, milk or cream to their tea. There are many flavored teas that are also available like apple flavored tea, jasmine tea and lime flavored tea. A great way to have tea is by using a bit of ginger root to infuse the tea. Ginger tea or ginger infused tea is a very good beverage to have. Particularly when you are suffering from fatigue, nausea or stress. It relaxes your body and helps to calm jangled nerves.

Different Ways of Making Ginger Tea

Making Ginger Tea from Scratch
For making ginger tea from scratch, you need just a handful of ingredients. Try to get hold of fresh young ginger, as this gives the tea a stronger and more intense flavor and aroma. Brewing tea properly is very important to get the best flavors.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 inch ginger piece
• 1 ½ tablespoon tea leaves
• Honey
• 1 fresh lime

Method

To make this ginger tea recipe, you need to first peel the ginger. Next slice the ginger into thin slices and keep it aside. Meanwhile bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. When the water starts to boil add the ginger slices into the boiling water. Lower the flame and let the ginger steep in the hot water for 8 - 10 minutes.

Grate the zest of the lime and add to the boiling water. Next place the tea leaves in the teapot. Strain the boiling water through a strainer and discard the ginger slices and lemon zest. Pour this ginger and lime infused water into the teapot and close the lid. After one minute, serve the tea in tea cups. You can squeeze in a few drops of lime juice for more flavor. If you prefer your ginger root tea sweet add a spoonful of honey.

Making Ginger Tea with Ground Ginger
Ginger tea should ideally be made with fresh ginger. But when you are out of fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger instead.

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoon tea leaves
• Honey
• 1 fresh lime

Method

Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan, when the water starts boiling, add the ground ginger into the boiling water and let it steep for 2 - 3 minutes. In a teapot, add the tea leaves and then pour in the boiling water through a strainer. Close the lid of the teapot. After a minute, pour the tea into tea cups and add honey and a few drops of fresh lime.

There are many ginger tea benefits and the benefits of using ginger tea for sore throat is well-known. Many people also drink ginger tea for nausea as well as for finding relief from cold and cough. Ginger tea is the right beverage to have after a stressful day as it helps you to relax.