Preparation

Ginger Tea

Name: Ginger Tea
Ingredients: 2 lbs ginger root; 2.5 tsp whole allspice; 2 tsp whole cloves; 4 cinnamon sticks; 6 quarts water; 2 cups lemon peel

Ingredients

Fractions

2 lbs
ginger root
2½ tsp
whole allspice
2 tsp
whole cloves
4
cinnamon sticksapprox. 1/2 oz by weight(approx. 1/2 oz by weight)
6 quarts
water
2 cups
lemon peel

Instructions

1.
Juice the raw ginger root and reserve the spent fibers.
2.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the allspice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
3.
Toast for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
4.
Add the water and simmer for 5 minutes
5.
Add the lemon peel and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until water tastes of spices.
6.
Add spent ginger fibers to pot and remove from heat.
7.
Allow to cool, then add ginger juice.
8.
Strain into a separate container, squeezing as much tea as possible from spent solids before discarding.

Notes

Keeps for 2–3 weeks when refrigerated.

Used in

Lavender Mule