"Feel Better" Ginger Tea

“Feel Better” Ginger Tea

As promised, here is my recipe for a ginger tea that I like to drink as soon as I start feeling a cold come on. It’s not the most delicious brew (although I’ve grown to really like it), but it seems to give my system a jolt when needed. Also, please note that I’m no doctor, so if you’re feeling bad, you should always check with your health care professional!

Ingredients (all very approximate-adjust to taste):

3-4 cups water
raw ginger root (about a square inch, peeled)
cayenne pepper (dash)
lemon juice (1-2 tablespoons)
sweetener (cane sugar, agave nectar, etc.)

Directions (makes 2-3 servings):

Coarsely dice up ginger into chunks. I like a lot of it, but it’s up to you and how much you’re making. Ginger claims to be an anti-inflamatory immune booster.
Place diced ginger in 3-4 cups of water (adjust depending on amount you want) and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add lemon juice and dash of cayenne pepper. This makes it pretty spicy so you might want to go easy with the pepper at first and add more later. Cayenne is high in vitamin A and also has Vitamin C, as does the lemon juice.
Strain through a mesh sieve into a mug. Add sweetener to taste (it’s a worthwhile addition!)
Optional: for those 21+, you can add a shot of whiskey as well! Just be careful if mixing with cold medicines.