Lemon Ginger Tea

Ginger is known for its magical characteristics that make it a natural remedy for many ailments. It is well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion (I chewed on ginger chews daily while pregnant to help curb my morning sickness). It is a warming remedy, ideal for boosting the circulation and lowering high blood pressure. Ginger is anti-viral and makes a warming cold and flu remedy.  Due to the spicy flavor and warming qualities of ginger, making a lemon ginger tea is perfect for a cold. Both lemons and ginger are high in vitamin C and together, they temporarily relieve sinus pressure, a burning sore throat, and can temper coughing.

I happen to LOVE ginger. The spicy and dense flavor tastes good in sweet or savory foods!

Lemon ginger tea is super easy to make. It is like eating a head of kale; it just feels healthy and good.  There is also something calming and healing about the act of making a hot drink, too. It is like sitting next to a blazing fire with a good book.

What did the lemon say to the lime? Sour you doing?

Ingredients to make a BIG POT of tea to drink A LOT of for SEVERAL DAYS:

* juice from 3 lemons
* 1/2 cup of honey (more if you want sweeter, less if you want more tart)
* A pot full of water
* 1 peeled and sliced ginger root
Directions:
* Place the peeled and sliced ginger into a pot of water

CHOP CHOP CHOP

* Add lemon juice and honey
* Boil all together for 30 minutes to an hour

Murky tea. You don't drink or eat the ginger.

* DRINK. I store the tea in the fridge and every time I need more, I simply refill my cup, microwave it and have fresh tea!