Soothing Ginger Honey Tea
A soothing, healthy, calming hot tea that's good for upset stomachs, nausea, sore throats, or just for enjoying on a cold day.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups water
- 1 knob fresh ginger (bigger than a lime, smaller than a lemon)
- 1/2 tsp honey per cup ((or to taste))
Instructions
- 1
Peel the ginger using a spoon or peeler.
- 2
If there are notches that are hard to reach with the spoon or peeler, simply cut them out with a paring knife. Also trim off any dry ends.
- 3
Cut ginger into small chunks.
- 4
Lay the flat side of a chef's knife against a piece of ginger and push down on the blade with the heel of your hand to crush the ginger. You can also strike the knife with the heel of your hand. Repeat with all the chunks of ginger.
- 5
In a pot, combine the water and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 6
Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep for another 5 minutes.
- 7
Place a spoon with the honey into your favorite mug and add the hot ginger tea. Stir to melt the honey. Adjust according to taste.
- 8
Serve hot.