Sunday, December 12, 2010

Ginger Tea

I recently went to the library and borrowed a book about superfoods and their purported health benefits; one of the superfoods mentioned was ginger root.  At virtually the same time, after renewing my health insurance benefits, I learned that my premiums were going to increase $200 a month (I won't even tell you how much my employer is contributing, but let me say it's nearly four figures!!), and then through sheer serpendipity my long-time dear friend Jane mailed me these adorable gingerbread men mugs  (as well as several other sweet gingerbread men themed gifts.  I can't say enough how much I love them).  Anyway, signs and omens tend to come to me in groups of three and I took this as a sign to wake up and smell the ginger root.

Did you know that ginger root has a long history of being healthful with healing qualities?  Me neither.  Gnger root has been used to alleviate the inflammation of arthritis; nausea caused by pregnancy, indigestion and chemotherapy; migraines, menstrual cramps; upper respiratory infections.  Wow, huh?  All this goodness in a wonderful, delicious, aromatic tea.  I know I feel better just holding warm mugfuls of this golden drink and breathing it in.

Ginger Tea
(bookedmarked for over a year by One Perfect Bite)

8 cups water
1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lemon or lime, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup dark honey
In a medium sized pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Add ginger and lemon. Cover pot and let sit for 20 to 40 minutes. The tea becomes stronger the longer it steeps. Strain. Stir in honey. Serve hot or cold.

14 comments:

  1. My mom believes in the power of three also. She takes it all very seriously.

    I love ginger, which is good I guess since it's apparently so healthy! What a great tea.

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  2. I am love with all things Ginger bread for the hols and totally loveee the mugs and table cloth!
    So thoughtful fo ur pal!
    Ahh , ginger sure is good and i think i should add it more to my cookies:-)
    This sounds like a fab holiday drink!

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  3. Think you are on the right track here. Will have to try some ginger tea for all that could ail me. By best for the holidays.

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  4. I have never had ginger tea. You mention that it's good for arthritis and that's enough for me. I'm buying some ginger root tomorrow and more honey. I just made Habanero Honey and ran out of honey. I have limes and lemons outside. Thx for the recipe. Have a great week.

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  5. what a lovely tea, i bet it has amazing healing powers!

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  6. Love your gingerbread tea mug. We have ginger tea in Chinese and India homes very often as it is good for stomach.

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  7. Wish we were chatting together over a cup of this tea. I love tea especially with cranberry & white chocolate biscotti. :)
    ~ingrid

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  8. What a wonderful and pretty cuppa tea. : ) Happy Holidays, Katy!

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  9. I've known about the health benefits of ginger for some time but have never really liked the taste of the root. I wish I did as I would surely drink the tea. The only things I do like with ginger is "ginger ale and gingerbread cake and cookies". I do love your little gingerbread men mugs.

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  10. I love your new gingerbread men mugs! I recently bought a scentsy warmer with gingerbread men on it. :) This ginger tea looks warm and wonderful!

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  11. I'm totally convinced of ginger roots healing properties Katie! Whenever I feel a little under the weather or feel like I'm getting sick I make a broth of ginger, garlic and chiles - I haven't developed a full blown cold since I've been doing this - for a few years now. I will definitely try your delicious tea!

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  12. Just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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  13. one of my co-workers drinks ginger tea a lot. She keeps telling me to start drinking it...this holiday seems like a good time to start...Have a wonderful holiday... :)

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