how to make ginger tea at home

 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (about 2 inches)

• 4 cups water

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime), optional

• 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste

Step to make it 

• Gather the ingredients.

• Prepare the fresh ginger by peeling it and slicing it thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea.

• In a 1 1/4-quart pot, add the water and ginger, and bring to a boil for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger.

• Remove it from the heat, strain, and add the lime juice and honey to taste. Enjoy your ginger tea.

Blood pressure and heart health

Trusted Source

has suggested that ginger consumption can be protective against heart disease. The pungent herb may help :

• lower blood pressure

• prevent heart attacks

• prevent blood clots

• relieve heartburn

• lower cholesterol

• improve blood circulation