Digestive Tea
Soothe your stomach and elevate your tea time with this invigorating Digestive Tea, a perfectly balanced herbal blend crafted to support healthy digestion. Packed with the natural goodness of fresh ginger, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cardamom, this comforting tea boasts a symphony of flavors and aromas. Its addition of peppermint leaves and a warming cinnamon stick takes the infusion to another level, offering a refreshing yet cozy vibe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this caffeine-free tea is an excellent post-meal ritual, especially when enhanced with optional honey or a splash of lemon juice. Whether you’re tackling bloating or simply craving a calming cup, this Digestive Tea is your go-to brew for wellness and relaxation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 inch piece (sliced) Fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 2 pods (crushed) Cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon (fresh) or 1 teaspoon (dried) Peppermint leaves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the ginger root.
In a small saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, crushed cardamom pods, peppermint leaves, and cinnamon stick.
Add 3 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes to extract the flavors from the ingredients.
Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer, discarding the solids.
If desired, stir in honey and/or a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.
Serve the tea warm and enjoy its soothing digestive benefits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
55 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
