Each of us has heard of a plant like ginger at least once in our lives.
When mentioned, a person often has associations with Japanese cuisine. Indeed, the spine is used by chefs around the world as a seasoning for their masterpieces.
It also has a unique scent. That is why its extract is actively used by perfumers to create perfumes.
In addition, the plant has long been known for its beneficial properties. In eastern countries, it is even called a cure for all diseases and is used to treat many severe pathologies.
So, how to make ginger tea, how to do it at home and what is affected by ginger root - consider the recipes in this article.
Properties
The healing effects of ginger have been known for a long time. It is used as a medicine and prophylactic for various diseases.
Ginger has a lot of useful components, namely:
- high levels of vitamin A, which have a positive effect on vision;
- essential oils that have a beneficial effect on the skin and generally rejuvenate the whole body;
- potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron. These substances are part of the tissues of the internal organs of a person;
- antiseptic components that disinfect mucous membranes, reduce bacteria and fungi on the inner walls of organs, and eliminate inflammatory processes inside the body;
- gingerol, which improves metabolic processes, as well as normalizes lipid metabolism, which, in turn, has a beneficial effect on the process of losing weight.
Warm infusion with the addition of ginger is recommended to be taken after severe hypothermia.
Due to its unique properties, it not only helps to quickly warm a person, but also reduces the likelihood of a disease by several times.
Ginger also has anti-emetic qualities. Therefore, it is recommended for use by people who find it difficult to travel by air or sea.
Ginger tea helps with nervous breakdowns and depression. And in combination with other natural components, it is recommended to take it to regulate the menstrual cycle in women.
In addition to all this, ginger tea is simply indispensable for viral seasonal diseases and colds. Thanks to its properties, not only the immune system is stimulated, but also the human body is saturated with vitamins and minerals that contribute to its speedy recovery.
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How to choose ginger
Root selection must be taken very responsibly.
If a plant is improperly harvested or damaged during processing, it will no longer have useful properties.
First of all, pay attention to the appearance of the product.
Ginger should have a smooth skin with minimal seals.
Ideally, it should not be damaged or even scratched. & nbsp;
Ginger tea recipes
Peel the spine. This must be done very carefully using a ceramic knife, spoon or brush.
Clean before brewing itself, as prolonged exposure to the open air can deprive the product of its useful properties.
This is why you should not buy ready-made cuts in the store.
In this case, you will drink just delicious warm water.
After treatment, wrap the remaining root in cling film or place it in a plastic bag. This will prevent the product from drying out.
In this state, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
How to make ginger tea at home
Many people believe that it is enough to pour boiling water over finely chopped root for cooking.
But it's not.
Boiling water deprives the product of almost all useful properties. And it turns out that instead of a healing decoction, you will drink delicious, but not conducive to health, water.
To get the most out of ginger, you need to prepare it according to certain recommendations. The classic recipe looks like this:
- Clean the root and grind it.
- Put the plant in a custard and add a pinch of black or green tea leaves. This will give the infusion the desired color.
- Pour hot water over it, cover with a lid, wrap with a towel and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
- Mix it up.
But there are also many other recipes that involve the addition of various components that enhance the effect of ginger root.
How to make cold ginger tea
It has long been known that ginger has a positive effect on the well-being of colds. There are many recipes for brewing tea with ginger. You can experiment yourself.
Here are just a few. & nbsp;
Ginger and raspberry tea
Raspberries contain a large amount of vitamin C. Therefore, such a drink will have a double effect on the source of the disease and will quickly help improve well-being.
It is necessary to add several berries of fresh or frozen raspberries to the finished ginger broth.
You should not use jam, as it loses many of its useful properties during heat treatment.
Also fresh berries can be replaced with several leaves & ndash; they also contain vitamin C.
Ginger and rosehip tea
Rosehips have long been used as an effective remedy for colds. And in combination with ginger, you get a real vitamin cocktail.
Both components must be welded. Rosehips take a long time to cook , so it is recommended to leave the drink in a kettle or thermos for 5-6 hours. Only after this time will it absorb enough vitamins.
Tea with ginger, & nbsp; honey and pine nuts.
Finely chopped ginger should be mixed with nut crumbs, poured with a little hot water and a few spoonfuls of honey added.
Leave the decoction for 10 minutes to brew and infuse.
Take your medicine with pine nuts.
How to make ginger tea for weight loss
As mentioned above, the spice has a good effect on metabolism, cleans the body of toxins and harmful toxins, and also helps burn fat cells.
Therefore, nutritionists around the world often recommend it to their patients as a weight loss tool.
But to enhance its properties, you should add various additional components to drinking:
Ginger tea with red and black peppers
Add a pinch of red and black pepper to the chopped ginger root, pour water over the mixture and bring to a boil. Then simmer the infusion for 20 minutes. Take one dish 2-3 times a day.
Ginger tea with lingonberries
The main quality of lingonberries is the stimulation of the kidneys, it is a good diuretic.
Mix one teaspoon of ginger root, cut into small pieces, with two spoonfuls of lingonberry leaves and cover with boiling water.
After 20 minutes, the slimming product will be ready to eat.
We also recommend trying an aromatic blend & nbsp; & laquo; Lingonberry-Ginger & raquo; , the taste of which will not leave you indifferent. & nbsp;
How to make ginger tea to cleanse the body
You'll need walnuts, honey and of course ginger.
20 nut kernels should be crushed in a blender, add four tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of chopped ginger.
Fill the mixture with hot water, leave for 10-15 minutes to infuse.
Put the drink in a cool place for a day.
You can take this medicine as a gruel.
In this case, you need to eat it three times a day, one tablespoon, before eating for one month.
Ginger tea with milk
Of the many popular recipes for making a milk and ginger drink, here are two:
- You will need two tablespoons of black brew, 1/5 cup of milk and rounds of ginger. Bring the milk to a boil, then put the tea leaves and ginger in it. After that, again you need to put the broth on fire and boil. Repeat this procedure several times at 5-minute intervals in the specified sequence.
- Take a root, 3-5 centimeters long, one and a half liters of green tea with milk. Mix the ginger with all the other ingredients, then place on the stove and bring to a boil. The decoction should be allowed to brew for 20-30 minutes.
Warming drink with ginger
There's nothing easier than making a regular ginger infusion to keep you warm after a winter walk.
You need to take one plant root, peel it and finely chop it.
Put the pieces in a custard, fill with hot water and leave for 15-20 minutes.
That's it.
How to make a tonic
Ginger can be a great substitute for a cup of invigorating morning coffee.
You will need a small piece of root, black or green tea leaves, lemon and honey. First, cut the root into small pieces or circles, fill it in and leave it for 20 minutes.
Now you need to brew tea and add citrus, honey and a ready-made decoction to it.
After 15 minutes, it's ready to eat.
You can also purchase natural & nbsp; & laquo; Green tea with ginger & raquo; , the effect of which will be no worse than self-made & laquo; invigorator & raquo;.
Simple recipe with lemon
Take half a lemon, a tablespoon of honey, two teaspoons of ginger.
Put the finely chopped root and lemon in a kettle and fill with water, the temperature of which does not exceed 90 degrees. Leave to brew for 15-20 minutes.
After cooling, add honey and enjoy a pleasant taste.
Cinnamon ginger tea for weight loss
This formulation is virtually identical.
The composition, in addition to ginger, also includes lemon and large-leaf green brew.
The only difference is & ndash; cinnamon to be added when brewing.
Take three meals a day for 3 weeks after cooking.
Recipe for black ginger tea with currant leaves
Here you need to have on hand black and red currants, several leaves of this plant, tea leaves and ginger root.
Pour the berries and foliage with warm water and leave until the infusion acquires a pale pink tint.
Then add the pre-brewed tea and finely chopped rootstock.
After three minutes, you can enjoy a pleasant and unusual ginger-currant taste.
With milk and green tea to reduce appetite
There's nothing complicated about making this weight loss product.
You need to take milk and add a few slices of peeled root and tea to it.
Put the resulting mixture on a low heat and bring to a boil.
Then let the tea brew a little and cool.
Add some honey to taste before use.
This cocktail is very satisfying, so you will eat much less high-calorie food throughout the day.
Brazilian recipe & ndash; anti-inflammatory
This is a unique formulation that can remove all unpleasant symptoms of a particular viral disease in a short period of time.
To prepare a decoction, in addition to ginger, you will need turmeric and butter.
Grind ginger and mix it with all of the above ingredients until smooth.
Put half a teaspoon of this mixture into a glass of warm milk and stir. If desired, you can sweeten a little, but using not sugar, but honey.
Spicy concoction
First, make green tea: pour a glass of boiling water over one tablespoon of brew and wait five minutes.
Then fill the crushed root with this tea and add more water.
Boil all this, then pour in cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and cook for another 20 minutes.
Allow it to cool slightly and enjoy a pleasant taste.
To strengthen the immune system
Ginger & ndash; it is a very effective anti-cold agent that, among other things, strengthens the immune system well.
But to improve the effect, some doctors recommend taking it in combination with other healthy fruits.
Here's one of these recipes: you need to take peeled apples, lemon and orange zest.
In the newly boiled water, place grated ginger along with the other listed ingredients and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Remove the broth from the heat and add a little orange juice to it.
After 5-7 minutes, bring it to the table.
Russian Tea Company also offers to try the drink & nbsp; & laquo; Ginger orange & raquo; , complemented by sunflower flowers and notes myrtle. & nbsp;
Refreshing iced tea
This infusion is very refreshing in hot, sultry weather.
To get a similar effect, in addition to ginger, you need mint, lemon, honey and tarragon leaves.
We take a two-liter jar and carefully lay out leaves of tarragon, mint at the bottom and add slices of lemon. & nbsp;
It is better to take fresh mint, since dried leaves have already lost some of their qualities.
Take some ginger, fill it with water, put it on the heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the broth begins to boil, add black tea and remove from the stove
After a couple of minutes, using a sieve, pour into a jar of mint and tarhun.
As soon as it cools, transfer to the refrigerator and let it brew for a few hours.
Before drinking, such a refreshing cocktail can be sweetened with a little honey.
Ginger tea with honey and lemon
Lemon wedges are a source of high vitamin C content, so drinking with it is not only tasty, but also very useful.
Drop a slice of lemon into the finished drink.
You can add honey to taste.
Recipe for extreme: garlic-ginger
Garlic gives a piquant, pungent taste. To cook, take a thumb-sized root, slice it and mix it with about the same amount of crushed garlic head.
The resulting substance must be poured with a liter of hot water and left to infuse for 20 minutes.
You can then accept it as you wish.
Now you know exactly how to make ginger tea at home.
You can choose a special recipe, or you can brew a regular classic drink that will always delight you with its spicy taste.
But remember that abuse of any product can harm your body.
Ginger tea can be purchased from our online store
Tea green & laquo; Tea with ginger & raquo;
Green tea & laquo; Organic Ginger freshness & raquo; (Organic Certificate)
Green tea & laquo; Ginger orange & raquo;
We sell tea directly from the world's best producers, as well as produce tea ourselves, so we guarantee high quality and excellent prices.
Purchases of 500 grams or more are discounted - 30 %.
Check out the full range of ginger tea here.