This refreshing, anti-inflmmatory, immune-boosting Ginger & Mint Tea is made with fresh ginger, mint leaves and addition of some lemon juice and honey. It is not only healthy but also so deliciously comforting.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
3 cups water
2 inch piece of ginger
4-5 springs of mint
sugar, honey (optional)
juice from 1 lemon to serve
sugar, honey to serve (optional)
How to Make Ginger Tea with Mint:
Peel the ginger and slice into thin strips.
Bring 3 cups of water to the boil in a saucepan and add the grated ginger. Leave to simmer gently for 7-8 minutes on a low heat.
Add the mint leaves and let it steep for 1 minute.
1.Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Pour the ginger tea through a sieve to a serving cups.
Squeeze the lemon. Add the lemon juice to taste.
Decorate with spring of mint and slice of lemon. Sweeten with honey or sugar if/ as desired.