54 minutes ago, ElsieD said:Re: ginger tea - do you just cut off say a 1/2" piece of fresh ginger and steep it in a mug of hot water? I've been having stomach issues and I would like to try it. The usual Western remedies don't seem to want to work.
Most people seem to prepare it similarly to how @KennethT suggests. Personally, I slice about a thumb sized piece of fresh ginger and simmer it in water for about 5 - 10 minutes then strain it through a tea strainer. I don't sugar it, but occasionally use a little honey. Sweeten to taste, I suppose. I am not particularly sweet-toothed.
I could buy commercially prepared ginger tea powder as many people do and use that, but prefer to use fresh, non-industrial ingredients. Also, before I retired, I regularly carried some home-made crystalised ginger to chew on before lecturing. It seems to me ginger in any form helps with any dyspeptic symptoms. Failing that dried ginger flakes are widely available here.
Home-made Crystalised Ginger
