Fresh Ginger Tea

Ingredients

Ginger

Lemon, sliced

Water

Honey (optional)

Method

1. Thinly slice your fresh ginger. You don’t need to peel it first, but rinse it and scrub off any visible dirt. Plan on using about a one-inch piece of ginger per cup of tea.
2. In a saucepan, combine the ginger with fresh water (use one cup of water per serving).
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.
4. Simmer for five minutes (or up to 10 minutes, if you want extra-strong tea). Pour the tea through a fine sieve to catch all of the ginger. If desired, serve your tea with a thin round of lemon or orange and honey for some complementary acidity.