Chinese Ginger Tea with Red Dates
Chinese ginger tea is a home remedy that has been passed down through countless generations, and it's perfect for when you have a cold or chill.
Servings: 1
Calories: 97kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 15 grams ginger (thinly sliced)
- 15 grams Chinese red dates (halved, optional)
- Chinese red/black sugar or honey (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the water to a small pot along with the ginger and dates. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the Chinese red sugar to taste (if using honey, just skip this step––you’ll wait to add the honey later). Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug. Let the tea cool to drinkable temperature, but the goal is to drink it while it’s still hot!
Notes
If using honey instead of Chinese red sugar, add it right before you’re ready to drink it. Don’t boil the honey, because cooking honey will eliminate many of its health benefits!
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Calcium: 15mg