Fresh Ginger Tea

Fresh ginger makes a delicious, soothing tea, great for an upset stomach or simply having a relaxing moment.

We recommend using our fresh organic baby ginger from TC Farmer Melissa in Kenyon, MN. Keep baby ginger frozen and use at your convenience year-round for the best, most nutritious ginger.

Ingredients

1-inch chunk of fresh ginger (no need to peel), sliced into pieces no wider than ¼-inch
1 cup water
Optional flavorings (choose just one): 1 cinnamon stick, 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric (cut into thin slices, same as the ginger), or several sprigs of fresh mint
Optional add-ins: 1 thin round of fresh lemon or orange, and/or 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

Combine the sliced ginger and water in a saucepan over high heat. If you’re adding a cinnamon stick, fresh turmeric, or fresh mint, add it now. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer for 5 minutes (for extra-strong ginger flavor, simmer for up to 10 minutes).
Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully pour the mixture through a mesh sieve into a heat-safe liquid measuring cup, or directly into a mug.
If desired, serve with a lemon round and/or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, to taste. Serve hot.