This light and spicy fresh ginger tea is probably best known as a winter drink during cold and flu season. However, it is lovely at any time of the year and works as a morning pick-me-up or evening soother (it helps with digestion, too). It is incredibly simple to make using just a few cupboard essentials and ginger. Plus, there are many ways to boost the flavor and make this ginger tea recipe even more irresistible. I love to make mine with lemon added every single time and a small drizzle of honey. Occasionally, I mix things up with additional flavors like cinnamon or turmeric.
Watch how to make fresh ginger tea
How to make ginger tea from fresh ginger
Clean and chop your fresh ginger into 1-2″ pieces. You can optionally peel the skin off using this method of how to peel, cut, grate, and mince ginger. Remove the lemon rind, as it will make the tea bitter. Then cut it into slices. Add the water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then add the ginger and lemon and stir. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for five minutes. You can leave it for slightly longer if you want even stronger tea (up to 10-12 minutes). Strain the tea into mugs/teacups and add a drizzle of honey. Stir well, and enjoy your ginger tea from fresh ginger! Optionally, you can also add a thin slice (or two) of fresh lemon or orange to each cup. If you try this ginger tea recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
