Ginger Tea for an Immune Boost

Ginger Root Tea

 Ginger root has long been used as an immune-boosting food. Here, we utilize it in a warming and healing tea. Note: raw ginger root can be found in the produce section at the grocery store.

Ingredients:

• 2 inches of raw ginger root

• 2 cups filtered water

• 1 Tbsp local honey (for an added boost to the immune system)

• Optional: Juice of ½ lime or lemon (about 1 Tbsp)

• 1 super-fun mug to brighten your day

Instructions:

• Peel ginger and slice into thin slices.

• Boil ginger in the water for 10-20 minutes (boil longer or add more slices for a stronger tea).

• Remove from heat and add the honey and lemon or lime juice to taste.

• Enjoy several cups a day, sipping slowly throughout the day. Cheers to your health!

Read more on ginger’s immune-boosting effects:

• Fresh ginger’s anti-viral action against HRSV:

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23123794/?from_term=ginger+anti-viral&from_pos=1

• Anti-viral, Anti-bacterial, and other bioactivities of ginger:

  • https:/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6616534/