Let me introduce you to a drink my mama used to make for me and my siblings when we were little. Ginger drink! Drum roll and hand clapping, please. Forget the “ginger” in this drink. It is so good that you will forget that it was made with a pungent spice – ginger. This is thanks to the abundance of sweetness that covers the multitude of heat in the ginger! All you are left to revel in is a sweet, slightly hot flavourful drink…
… which my kids love! They finished my cuppa while I was doing this photo shoot. And they asked for more. AND they even asked if I could make a special batch for them. My girls are tea drinkers (hello mint and lemon grass tea!) and salad eaters (hello coleslaw!) Ha.
Back in the day, I drank this because it was highly pleasant to the taste. Today, I drink it because, it is tasty and healthy!
The ginger root is extremely beneficial for health. It contains anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. I could dedicate a whole post talking about ginger. This root-ish thing loves your body and brain! It should be a regular in your home. Your body needs it.
To make the tea, all you need is some fresh ginger and sugar or honey. I went with honey because Mr N bought half a dozen of honey which I am bent on finishing.
Go ahead and clean the skin off the ginger.
Then you cut it into thin slices and put into a pot with two cups of water.
Let it boil for 5 minutes. Then you strain, sweeten and serve.
And that my friends, is all you need to do to have some ginger tea for your drinking pleasure. Double, triple or quadrupule the recipe as needed. You could enjoy this hot, warm or cold. For variation in flavor, boil it with some fresh lemon grass, mint leaves, or squeeze some lemon juice into it before drinking. Enjoy!
This ginger drink is sweet, slightly hot and so delicious. And oh, it is good for your brain and body.
- 1/2-1 inch ginger root (peeled and cut into thin slices)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
Place ginger and water in a pot. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten with sugar or honey then serve.
If you want your ginger drink cold, let it cool completely then place in the fridge to chill before drinking.
Use more or less ginger depending on how strong you want your tea to taste.
For added flavour, boil together with lemon grass or mint leaves. You could also squeeze in some fresh lemon juice right before drinking.
Bola says
February 7, 2017 at 4:39 amJust like that? This is so easy.
I buy canned ginger drinks here and I know how much it cost.
Thanks so much Precious.
I think adding milk won’t be a bad idea, or what do you think?
Precious says
February 7, 2017 at 10:05 amYou are most welcome, dear.
I think milk will work well. I have never tried it though.
YAJE says
February 7, 2017 at 10:40 amI make mine in a similar fashion without the added sweetener. I add lemon and apple cider vinegar to mine and drink after dinner.
Precious says
February 7, 2017 at 1:52 pmI have never tried it with apple cider vinegar. I guess I’ll give that a try.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Yaje!
Lucy says
February 9, 2017 at 11:01 amThis is so interesting! Am out of here to do it.
I was about asking if it could be serve warm , cold or but but I read further my question was answered.
Thanks Precious!
Precious says
April 10, 2017 at 9:55 amAwww you’re welcome, Lucy! And so sorry for the late reply ?
Nagi @ RecipeTin Eats says
March 31, 2017 at 12:25 amAnd just like that you get a healthy and tasty drink! I absolutely love Ginger Tea – the taste and all its health benefits. Pinning this!
Precious says
April 1, 2017 at 12:33 amThanks so much, Nagi! You are such a sweet soul.
Ndashi loveline says
April 9, 2017 at 2:28 pmU are wonderful my dear I just discover ur page now
Looking forward for more nicethings .God bless u
Precious says
April 10, 2017 at 9:56 amMore nice things are definitely coming. Thanks dear!
BANGHA Noela says
November 15, 2017 at 2:01 pmTried it out once for my weight loss program and it was really great, and sweet too
Dot Wilson says
March 9, 2018 at 5:36 pmHi Precious,
I love Ginger Tea,thanks for sharing your recipe.
Precious says
March 12, 2018 at 7:38 amYou are most welcome!
Calvin Horton says
December 1, 2018 at 4:17 pmBlessings on you and your family.Thank you for claiming your love of our Savior, Jesus. Trying aboughten ginger drink now, but I plan to make it using your recipe. Thank you.
Precious says
December 5, 2018 at 5:10 pmYou are most welcome, Calvin. I’m so glad to be a child of God. Thanks for your encouraging words and hope you enjoy the recipe.
Yvonne says
June 14, 2019 at 12:26 pmI personally love drinking ginger tea too and I process it to ginger root powder which people love buying.One secret to getting all of the goodness of ginger is not to peel it.Instead get a kitchen brush which u can use to scrub the skin thoroughly .The greatest quantity of the chemical substance ‘gingerol’ which is responsible for the health benefits of ginger is found on the skin and slightly below the skin.