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Whether mild or spicy, a ginger tea should have one thing above all: taste good.
Simply Tasty shows how you can unleash the full aroma of ginger in tea.
Ginger tea is a popular drink that is not only delicious but also healthy.
It has a warming effect and can - in addition to grandma's classic chicken soup - help with colds, nausea and stomach problems.
Ginger also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Many people swear by ginger shots as a booster for their own immune system or add a little ginger to chicken soup for an Asian taste and health kick.
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If you make ginger tea yourself, you can adapt it to your own taste.
For example, you can vary the amount of ginger to make the tea spicier or milder.
The tea can also be refined with lemon, honey or other herbs.
In this article, Simply Tasty reveals how to make the perfect ginger tea using simple steps while unleashing the full flavor of this amazing root.
This is how you find the best ginger for homemade ginger tea
Ginger tea is a delicious and healthy drink that is easy to make yourself.
With these tips you can make the perfect ginger tea.
(Symbolic image) © Panthermedia/IMAGO
The key to a great ginger tea lies in the quality of the main ingredient – the ginger itself. One should make sure to choose fresh ginger that is firm and free of any shrinkage or soggy spots.
Organic ginger is an ideal option to ensure you are using a toxin-free product.
Another advantage of organic ginger: it does not need to be peeled.
The art of infusion: brewing time and temperature
The optimal steeping time and temperature are essential to extract the full aroma of the ginger.
To do this, you should use fresh, cold water and heat it to around 90 degrees Celsius.
This temperature is perfect for dissolving the essential oils in the ginger without making the tea unpleasantly bitter.
The ginger pieces should then steep for a period of ten to 15 minutes.
The steeping time not only affects the taste, but also the intensity of the health benefits.
A shortened steeping time results in a milder taste, while a slightly longer steeping time results in a more intense flavor.
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For a classic ginger tea you only need a few ingredients:
1 walnut-sized piece of organic ginger
250 ml hot water
Honey or lemon (optional)
The preparation is quick and easy:
Wash the ginger, then cut it into thin slices or strips.
Place the ginger in a cup and pour hot (not boiling) water over it.
Cover and let sit for about 10 minutes.
Sweeten with honey or lemon to taste.
Easy Tasty Tip:
For a more intense taste, you can also grate the ginger finely and then let it steep in water.
Ginger tea is a popular drink that is not only delicious but also healthy.
With this basic recipe, the hot drink is a success. (Symbolic image) © Panthermedia/IMAGO
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By the way, if you want something a little different after drinking large amounts of ginger tea, you can make a hot toddy drink with whiskey.
According to TikTok, this is the perfect home remedy for a cold.
Creative variations for that special kick
Ginger tea is a taste sensation in itself, but you can take it to the next level with some creative variations.
For example, you can add honey for a sweet touch or a squeeze of lemon juice for a refreshing kick.
A hint of mint gives the tea an extra freshness, while a pinch of turmeric brings not only taste but also health benefits.
Whatever tastes good is allowed.
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