Mint and ginger tea has been our go-to caffeine free tea, mainly for its warm, refreshing and health benefits. This aromatic beverage has the perfect combination of zesty ginger and cool, calming menthol of fresh mint leaves. This drink is a perfect way to start your day to revitalize and recharge your body and helps with digestion during sick days or busy mornings.
Mint and Ginger Tea
Mint and ginger tea is perfect for digestion. I didn't add any tea in this because I want it to make it caffeine free, but you can just use little black tea or green tea in this as well. You will get all the benefit of this tea when you drink this early morning.
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This mint and ginger tea is simple to prepare and full of flavours that is ideal to have a refreshing drink at any time of the day. Especially on chill days, a cup of mint and ginger tea is surely a soothing treat.
About Mint and Ginger Digestion Tea
A warm cup of mint and ginger tea is one of the easiest and most refreshing drinks you can make quickly at home. It is made with simple ingredients like fresh ginger, honey and mint leaves.
This soothing tea is perfect to have when you want something light, refreshing and it also helps you keep on track during weight loss journey.
I love brewing this tea first thing in the morning and sipping it slowly makes me feel calm. It also helps in digestion and gives a fresh, healthy start to the body.
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Ginger is known for its many health benefits like it helps in digestion, reduces nausea, calms sick body and even it has natural anti inflammatory properties. Since it is caffeine free, kids can enjoy this too.
When fresh ginger is added to hot water, it releases its flavour which gives the tea its gentle warm and subtle spice. Check my spiced tea and mint tea with milk and ginger cardamom tea.
Mint, on the other side, also has natural cooling properties that helps soothe the throat and aids in digestion. And honey adds natural sweetness that balances well with spicy ginger and cooling mint.
With these three basic ingredients, you can make a comforting, revitalizing drink to have during cold or busy days.
Ingredients
- Water : Water is the base that is used to extract the flavours of mint leaves and ginger. It keeps the drink light, refreshing and hydrating.
- Mint leaves : Mint leaves add a fresh and cooling aroma to the tea. It helps with digestion and soothes your throat.
- Honey : Honey is a natural sweetener that balances the spicy ginger and the cooling effect of mint. It also soothes the throat and gives a comfort relief.
- Grated ginger : Use fresh good quality ginger for a warm, spicy flavoured tea. Ginger also helps in digestion, reduces nausea and makes the tea more revitalizing.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Take a sauce pan, add required amount of water. Add few washed mint leaves.
2)Grate some ginger into the water. if you like less pungent, you can slice or chop the ginger instead of grating.
3)Place on heat and allow it to come to a full boil. Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4)Take a serving cup. Drizzle as much honey as you want.
5)Now strain the brewed mint and ginger tea over the honey and mix well.
6)Press using a spoon and extract as much tea as possible.
7)Mix the tea really well so the honey melts into the tea.
8)Serve immediately.
Expert Tips
Use fresh ingredients : Always use fresh ginger and mint leaves as they release fresh, strong flavour and aroma.
Don't boil : Simmer the tea for about 5 to 10 minutes instead of boiling. This helps to extract the flavours from ginger and mint and preserve their nutrients.
Adding lemon : If preferred, add lemon juice at the end to give the drink an extra aroma and subtle tangy taste.
Storage & Serving : This mint and ginger tea tastes best when served warm and freshly brewed. So, enjoy it warm during chill days for a soothing and refreshing taste.
FAQ
Well, simmer the tea for about 5 to 10 minutes. This helps the flavours of ginger and mint leaves to infuse completely without tasting bitter.
Definitely ! This mint and ginger tea is a safe and healthy drink that can be consumed daily or at least a couple of times a week. It aids in digestion and energizes your body.
Absolutely ! You can enhance the flavour of tea by adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or lemon juice to add extra aroma and taste.
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Mint and Ginger Tea Recipe (Caffeine Free, Digestion Tea)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 10 no Mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon Honey as needed
- 1 teaspoon Ginger peeled & grated
Instructions
- Take water in a sauce pan, Add in mint leaves and ginger. Bring this to a full boil. Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Now take honey in a serving glass. Pour the tea over a strainer in the cup. Mix well. Serve.
Torviewtoronto
flavourful looks fabulous
Reshma
is there no need for tea bags or tea powder?
Coral crue
I love ginger in my tea. I use the same but in lime tea. it's the perfect detox. mint tea is a good stress aid. great recipe
Aarthi
@Reshmaif u want tea powder, you can add little tea as well..
Elle
I usually add lemon in mine..it tastes waaaaay better!!