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Ginger is an effective remedy for preventing and treating colds, supporting the immune system, aiding the lymphatic system, and offering anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. It improves circulation, speeds up metabolism, can support weight loss, helps remove toxins from the body, and eases fatigue and weakness. When used as a mouthwash, ginger extract helps maintain healthy teeth and gums by promoting healing of the mucous membranes and accelerating tissue regeneration. Dried ginger root is much spicier than fresh ginger, so soak it thoroughly before use. To make ginger tea, steep chopped ginger root in boiling water for 5–7 minutes. Use honey instead of sugar.
Ginger with Sea Buckthorn
For half a liter of water, take a 3–4 centimeter piece of ginger root, 2 teaspoons of black tea, and 100 grams of sea buckthorn berries (honey or sugar to taste).
Steep the black tea in boiling water and cover the pot with a warm cloth. While the tea steeps, mash the sea buckthorn and mix it with the grated, peeled ginger root. Before serving, strain the drink twice to remove the seeds and pulp.
Ginger with Lemon and Honey
For half a liter of water, use about a 4-centimeter piece of ginger root, half a lemon, and a couple of teaspoons of honey.
Peel and grate the ginger, slice the lemon into thin rounds, and pour boiling water over them. Let the drink steep for five minutes with the lid on, then strain and stir in the honey.
Ginger with Mint and Lemon
For half a liter of water, you’ll need half a lemon, 4–5 centimeters of ginger root, and two sprigs of mint.
Peel and chop the ginger and slice the lemon. Combine them in a pot, add the water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, add the chopped mint, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain before serving and enjoy with sweets.
Ginger with Cinnamon and Turmeric
For 500 ml of water, take a 4-centimeter piece of ginger root, 50 ml of lemon juice, a cinnamon stick, and one teaspoon of ground turmeric.
Combine the peeled and grated ginger with the cinnamon and turmeric, pour boiling water over them, and simmer for five minutes. At the end, squeeze in the lemon juice, strain the tea, and serve with pastries or sweets.
Ginger with Milk and Cardamom
Use double the amount of water compared to the previous recipes. For one liter of water, prepare a 4-centimeter piece of ginger root, 4 cardamom pods, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of black tea, and 2/3 cup of milk.
Combine the chopped ginger and cardamom with boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid turns a golden color. Without removing the pot from the heat, add the tea leaves and, a couple of minutes later, stir in the sugar. Finally, pour in the hot milk and turn off the heat after one minute. Strain the warming drink before serving.
Enjoy your warm tea time!
