Straits Ginger Tea
Immerse yourself in the soothing warmth of Straits Ginger Tea, a comforting brew bursting with aromatic spices and natural sweetness. This traditional Asian-inspired recipe combines fresh ginger root, a cinnamon stick, and star anise for a fragrant, immunity-boosting blend that’s perfect for chilly evenings or a mid-day pick-me-up. Simmered to perfection and lightly sweetened with brown sugar or honey, this tea can be customized with optional black tea leaves for a robust flavor or a splash of lime juice for a refreshing citrusy twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this spiced tea is an effortless way to savor the therapeutic benefits of ginger while indulging in its bold, invigorating taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams fresh ginger root
- 4 cups water
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 piece star anise
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon black tea leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the ginger root into small pieces to release its flavor.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the water, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
If using black tea leaves, add them to the pot during the last 2 minutes of simmering.
Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into mugs to remove the ginger slices, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
Stir in the brown sugar (or honey) until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
If desired, add a splash of fresh lime juice for a tangy twist.
Serve the tea hot and enjoy its warming, fragrant aroma.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% | |
*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.
