Ginger Root Tea Recipe for Cold
Relieve your bad cold by sipping a piping hit cup of this tea!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ginger root tea, ginger
Appliance: Stove
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Ishani Bose
- 1 inch slice of a fresh ginger root (thoroughly washed)
- 2 cups of water
- 1-2 tbsp raw, organic honey
- 1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
To make ginger root tea for cold, slice the ginger root finely into 5-6 slices.
Add ginger to a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Lower heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 4-5 minutes in the covered pot.
Add cayenne pepper and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Add honey, lemon juice, and garlic.
Stir thoroughly until the honey is dissolved, and then enjoy!