Ginger Green Tea
on Apr 30, 2024
Use my easy recipe to make this soothing and relaxing Ginger-Flavored Green Tea. It comes together quickly and uses only a few ingredients.
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My day starts with a large cup of green tea. I mostly use Organic Tulsi green tea leaves from Fabindia, but I also occasionally like to experiment with different flavors.
This winter, I made green tea flavored with ginger and liked it. I made it on repeat for many days. Now, making green tea is not a recipe, but still, many people get confused about how to brew it perfectly.
So, if you are someone who want to learn how to brew a perfect cup of ginger flavored green tea, then read this post.
About Ginger Green Tea
Ginger Green Tea is a refreshing beverage combining green tea’s and ginger’s health benefits.
It is prepared by infusing green tea leaves and fresh ginger in hot water.
The tea is known for its potential health benefits, including improved digestion, enhanced immune system, better cardiovascular health, and weight loss.
Ginger-flavored green tea combines the fresh, grassy flavors of green tea with the spicy, warming notes of ginger.
This tea often has a sweet, spicy taste with a warm, soothing aroma. The ginger can add a bit of heat or kick to the otherwise mild green tea, and the green tea can have a light, almost floral or vegetal undertone.
Ingredients
Ginger – To make this tea, use organic fresh ginger root. If fresh ginger is not available, you can use ground ginger. Read about the benefits of ginger here.
Green Tea – I used green tea bags, but you can also use loose tea leaves. Read about the benefits of green tea here.
Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed lime juice gives a nice tang to the tea.
Sweetener – Use any sweetener of your choice.
You can also add mint leaves, grated fresh turmeric, cinnamon, orange peel, etc to this tea recipe.
How To Make Ginger Flavored Green Tea
Put 2 and ½ cups of water in a saucepan and add 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. This will allow the ginger to infuse the water.
After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add 1 green tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose tea leaves).
Cover the saucepan and let it steep for 1 minute.
Strain the tea into serving cups or a teapot, removing the ginger pieces and the tea leaves.
Add your preferred sweetener to taste and 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice, and stir well.
Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can drink iced ginger tea. It can be a refreshing and healthy beverage, especially during hot weather. Just bring the tea to room temperature and serve it over ice.
Yes, you can replace green tea with any other type of tea to make ginger tea. The flavor profile might change depending on the tea you choose. For instance, black tea gives a stronger flavor than green tea.
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Ginger Green Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 green tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose green tea leaves)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or any other sweetener you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Put water in a saucepan and add ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. This will allow the ginger to infuse the water.
- After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add a green tea bag (or loose tea leaves).
- Cover the saucepan and let it steep for 1 minute.
- Strain the tea into serving cups or a teapot, removing the ginger pieces and the tea leaves.
- Add your preferred sweetener to taste and lime juice, and stir well.
- Serve hot.
