Spiced Ginger Tea
This spiced ginger tea is more than a relaxing after-dinner beverage — it can also aid in digestion! Simply simmer, strain, and serve.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 15 whole cloves
- 15 white cardamom pods
- 15 black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, (peeled and cut into 4 slices)
- zest from half a large orange
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Honey or another sweetener, (optional)
- Lemon slices or wedges, (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the water, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, and ginger in a small saucepan.4 cups water, 15 whole cloves, 15 white cardamom pods, 15 black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, then simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.zest from half a large orange, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strain, add sweetener and lemon garnish if desired, and enjoy.Honey or another sweetener, Lemon slices or wedges
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of spiced tea.
The nutritional information does not include optional sweetener.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Ginger Tea
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Fat
0
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
0
mg
0
%
Potassium
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0
g
0
%
Fiber
0
g
0
%
Sugar
0
g
0
%
Protein
0
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
0
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.