There’s nothing like a warm and soothing drink on a chilly day! And if it’s got some legitimate benefits? We’re there! This Fresh Ginger Tea is one of our all-time favorites (delicious AND nourishing), and we finally got the perfected proportions written down so we could share it with you!
Not only is it super gingery, fresh, and easy to make, but it’s full of health benefits and SO much tastier and more potent than a tea bag! It’s also extremely versatile, with optional add-ins like fennel for digestion, cinnamon for sweetness, and more! Let’s make ginger tea!
What is Ginger Tea Good For?
The easy answer? Basically everything! That’s because ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties (source).
It’s been used traditionally as a remedy for nausea, vomiting, colds, flus, and pain, and research supports many of these uses! It’s also been studied for its benefits for many conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, several different types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and more!
How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
Making fresh ginger tea is as simple as boiling fresh ginger in water. Peeling it is optional and we typically only do so if it’s not organic or has dirt or blemishes on the skin.
We’re ginger lovers around here and have found the following to be our perfect formula:
A ratio of 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger per 1 cup of water. Chopping the ginger into small pieces (or grating it) maximizes the potency of the tea.Boil for 7-12 minutes.Include optional add-ins for more complexity and health benefits: cinnamon sticks for sweetness and blood sugar support, fresh turmeric for more anti-inflammatory goodness, orange peel for zestiness and vitamin C, and/or fennel seeds for sweetness, a subtle licorice flavor, and digestive support.
For a milder tea, simply use less ginger or boil for less time.
After boiling, all that’s left to do is strain and sip! We love it without any added sweeteners or citrus, but feel free to add fresh lemon or orange juice or sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener (honey pairs especially well).
We hope you LOVE this ginger tea! It’s:
Fresh
Gingery
Versatile
Easy to make
Full of health benefits
& SO much better than a tea bag!
We love making it as a bedtime or morning tonic, at the first sign of a sore throat (it’s wiped out oncoming colds for us!), or to warm up on a chilly day.
More Gingery Recipes
Carrot Ginger Dressing3-Ingredient Ginger LatteGingery Lemon Tahini Sauce3-Ingredient Ginger Lemon Water
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How to Make Fresh Ginger Tea
Warm and soothing fresh ginger tea that’s easy to make and full of health benefits! Delicious, versatile, and just 1 ingredient, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required! Print SAVE SAVED
from votes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Servings 2 (Cups)Course BeverageCuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-FreeFreezer Friendly 1 monthDoes it keep? 1 Week
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Ingredients
US Customary – Metric
GINGER TEA
2 ½ Tbsp chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional // organic when possible // a 2-inch piece yields ~2 Tbsp)2 ½ cups water
ADD-INS optional
1 whole cinnamon stick (for sweetness)1 Tbsp chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional // a 2-inch piece yields ~1 Tbsp)2 (3-inch) pieces fresh orange peel (for zestiness)1 tsp fennel seeds (for sweetness and a subtle licorice flavor)
FOR SERVING optional
Honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia to tasteSliced lemon or orange
Instructions
Add the chopped ginger and water to a small saucepan along with any of the optional add-ins.Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium, and allow to boil for 7-12 minutes (7 minutes for a more mild ginger flavor or 12 minutes for a stronger brew — keeping in mind the flavor will continue to develop off the heat). Strain through a fine mesh strainer into mugs. Optionally, sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener (we prefer honey) and/or serve with sliced lemon or orange.Leftover tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or cooled and transferred to an ice cube tray for adding to cocktails, lemonade, iced tea, or water. Note: The ginger flavor will intensify as the tea sits. The ginger and spices can be reused again with fresh water, but the second batch of tea will not be as strong.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
Serving: 1 cup Calories: 9 Carbohydrates: 2 g Protein: 0.2 g Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 1 mg Potassium: 46 mg Fiber: 0.2 g Sugar: 0.2 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 0.6 mg Calcium: 1.7 mg Iron: 0 mg