When the weather gets colder, and the sniffles arrive, I always reach for a ginger concoction to keep me warm and nourished. This tonic recipe was recently shared by the Little Herb Shop in Littleton, NH, and I felt compelled to pass it along to you. I hope you try it out.
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WARM GINGER TONIC
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 Cups – Filtered water
1 Tbsp – Fresh organic ginger grated or thinly sliced (peeled if not organic)
1 Tbsp – Fresh squeezed or organic lemon juice
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1 Tbsp – Fresh turmeric (peeled, and grated or thinly sliced)
½ Pinch – Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tsp – Raw Honey
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer low for approximately 5-10 minutes.
Pour through a tea strainer into your favorite mug. Add ½-1 teaspoon of raw organic honey.