Ginger Tea Recipe - Good for what ails you!

I’ve had a couple people ask me for my ginger tea recipe so I thought I’d post it here, and list some of the possible health benefits. I never feel better physically than when I am drinking this tea on a regular basis. My father-in-law suffers from regular kidney stones, and we have found that this drink really helps to relieve his pain. If you’re looking for something that tastes sweet, this won’t be your cup of tea. (Get it? Cup of tea – and it’s a post about tea… Never mind.) This tastes healthy! So make up your mind to be healthy, plug your nose, and sip. But be healthy! (I Corinthians 6:19-20)

Here’s what I do. It’s not a science. Nothing is measured. But it does seem to help with whatever ails you. 

Witches Brew: (Bro. Jim O’quinn gets the credit for the name.)

Ingredients: Ginger, Lemon, Water, Chamomile, and/or Green Tea

-        1.   Cut up about a tablespoon of fresh ginger. (You can use a ginger tea bag instead, but I don’t think it’s as effective. Or you can use both, which I often do for my Father-in-law!)

-         2.  Use either a green teabag or a chamomile teabag in a cup with water. (Green tea has caffeine so it’s great for the morning, but not so great for the evening. Chamomile tea relaxes, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use it in the morning! Sometimes I use both chamomile and green tea together! Chamomile reduces inflammation, so it’s my go to.) 

-      3.    Heat the tea bag and ginger for a minute of two in the microwave (or to boiling on the stovetop if preferred). 

-      4.    Fill a large cup with ice and a slice of lemon. (I usually squeeze it, so you don’t have to wait as long to get the lemon flavor. Don’t heat your lemon or you lose a lot of the benefits from it.)

 

-      5.      Pour the hot tea and ginger over the ice. (I usually transfer the tea bag(s) to the cold beverage to get the most out of it.)

-     6.      Drink and enjoy at least once a day! (This tea can substitute for your daily intake of water as long as you don’t add honey.) 

     Ginger – (Always best used fresh)

Aids digestion

Kick starts metabolism

Helps the body to absorb nutrients rather than expel them

Clears the sinuses

Can prevents car sickness, airsickness, and nausea

Reduces gas and bloating

Helps reduce joint pain and inflammation

Has cold fighting properties

Lemon – (Always best used fresh)

Help restore the body’s pH balance

Has cold and flu fighting properties

Detoxes the liver

Cleans out the bowels

Fights bacteria

Treats high blood pressure and internal hemorrhages

Good for the eyes

Said to fight cancer

Provides energy to the cells

 Chamomile Tea

Great for moisturizing the skin and accelerating the healing process for cuts and bruises

Slows the aging process

Helps sooth pain from stomach ulcers

Boosts the immune system (Great for fighting off colds and flus)

Said to help control diabetes symptoms

Reduces gas formation and irritable bowel syndrome

Reduces heart burn

Can help with migraines if taken on a regular basis

Calms the body and can work as a natural sleep aid

Green Tea –

 Fights disease such as cancer

Also said to slow the aging process

Powerful antioxidant

Energizes the body

Increases the metabolism

Improves dental health

Lowers risk of infection

Fights bad breath

Helps fight Type II diabetes

Reduces blood sugar levels

Fights bad cholesterol therefore it is good for the heart