Spring is a wonderful time for a combination of warming and refreshing herbs. Ginger is warming and stimulating, while mint and lemon are refreshing and soothing. This tea is excellent for supporting digestive health. Enjoy it throughout the day all season.
Spring Ginger Mint Tea
Yield: 2 servings
Prep time: 5 Mininactive time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ginger is warming and stimulating, while mint and lemon are refreshing and soothing. This tea is excellent for supporting digestive health. Enjoy it throughout the day all season.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. of water
- 2 in. of fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped into 4 pieces
- 1 lemon slice
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Place water, ginger root pieces, and lemon slices in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Turn heat off, but leave the saucepan on the hot burner. Add the mint leaves, cover again, and let the leaves infuse for 10-20 minutes.
- Strain hot tea into a large mug or mason jar. Stir in honey to sweeten if desired. Drink throughout the day.
