How to Make Fresh Root Ginger Tea

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime provides similar acidity and flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a warm spice alternative.

pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is more common and less expensive.

Peel and finely slice 275 to 300 g of fresh root ginger.

Boil water in a saucepan for about 10 minutes with the ginger to infuse flavor.

Reduce heat to a very fine simmer and leave for another 30 minutes.

Check the infusion after 30 minutes; if stronger flavor is desired, leave for a total of 40 minutes.

Top up the water slightly if it has evaporated during simmering.

After 40 minutes, turn off the heat and add the juice of 1 lemon.

Add agave syrup to taste, depending on sweetness preference.

Use a colander to strain the tea into a jug if desired, or pour directly into a cup using a ladle.

Serve hot or refrigerate for a cold drink in summer.

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