A few words about the history of ginger tea
According to archaeological excavations, ginger was used in China in the 2nd century. BC. Chinese scholars and sages, among whom was Confucius, noted his magnificent gastronomic and healing virtues. Ginger, by the way, is also a natural aphrodisiac.
In the Roman Empire, ginger was known as a hot spice with healthy properties.
In the Middle Ages, ginger became especially popular among cooks and doctors.
In Russia, ginger began to be used since the 16th century. as an additive in kvass, compotes, mash and cakes.
Today, the popularity of ginger in our country has largely contributed to sushi, which has firmly entered the fashion and our culinary culture.
Ginger: beneficial properties
Ginger tea has a number of properties that distinguish it from other varieties of tea. This is a special taste, and, of course, its useful qualities, which are recognized not only by tea drinkers, but also by professional physicians and scientists.
Ginger tea is a real salvation for people who seek to maintain their health and lose weight. This tea is rightly called medicinal.
Ginger root contains a whole group of vitamins - these are vitamins A, B1, B2, C. It also contains various amino acids (methionine, tryptophan, leysine, leysine, valine), which increase resistance to infections and viruses. In general, the action of ginger tea helps to improve blood circulation and metabolism, digestion.
Ginger contains essential oils (about 1-3%) and active components such as felandrin, camphin, cineol, citral, borneol, gingerol (1.5%). Ginger is also rich in various salts of minerals (magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, zinc, potassium).
Ginger has a diaphoretic, expectorant, analgesic and antiemetic effect on the body. It nourishes absolutely all tissues and has a very good effect on the stomach, digestive organs and respiratory system. How to brew ginger tea, you can read below.
Ginger as a medicine
Ginger is taken in the form of a decoction, infusion, powder as a medicine for colds, flu, indigestion, belching, vomiting, abdominal pain. In general, it lowers blood cholesterol. Ginger regains appetite, fresh complexion, mood, and clear eyes. Ginger tea works best for this. How to make ginger tea? To do this, it is recommended to brew 10-20 grams of ginger in a cup of water, putting a little mint and lemon there. By the way, in the morning such tea invigorates no worse than strong coffee. During the day, you need to drink such tea in between meals.
A simple ginger tea recipe to improve overall health
For cooking, you need ginger root, scrolled through a meat grinder (about three tablespoons), 6 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and two liters of water.
Add ginger, sugar or honey to boiling water. Before drinking tea, it must be filtered.
Ginger Slimming Tea Recipe
Tea for weight loss is prepared as follows. 10 teaspoons of chopped ginger root are brewed with two liters of boiling water.
The daily rate of ginger tea, which has the effect of weight loss, is two required liters per day. That is, all brewed tea needs to be drunk without leaving anything for tomorrow.
Indian Ginger Milk Tea Recipe
Boil 350 ml of water, throw into the water one and a half to two teaspoons of black or green tea, a couple of tablespoons of sugar and freshly grated ginger - 5-6 slices (or 2 teaspoons). Boil for a minute so that the water turns brown. Add 200 ml of milk, cardamom and set aside the pan to fill the tea. Then bring to a boil again and strain through a strainer.
Cold Ginger Tea Recipe
In boiling water (300 ml) add grated ginger (3 tablespoons), a pinch of black pepper and boil for 3-4 minutes. Before turning off, add honey (5 tablespoons) and lemon juice (4 tablespoons).