Aromatic Filipino Ginger Tea

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Do you have ginger at home and you still don't knowing what to do with it?

Try this new recipe, popular in Philippines, where ginger tea is combined with black pepper and lemon.

Even the famous ancient Greek physician Galen used ginger tea to stimulate purification of body fluids.

Today, ginger is used worldwide for relieving digestive problems, treating cough and flu, respiratory problems, pain and impotence.

Black pepper is a well-known spice that treats inflammation, boosts mood, stimulates metabolism and strengthens immunity.

Therefore, aromatic tea that perfectly combines all these ingredients will benefit your health and provide your body with energy.

Make it your regular drink during winter.

Ingredients:

• 250 g of fresh ginger, cut into thin slices
• 1 liter of water
• 120 g of brown sugar or honey
• Pinch of black pepper
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice (from one lemon)
• Lemon slices for decoration

Preparation:

1. Boil ginger with sugar on low heat until it starts to simmer. Mix for the sugar to melt.
2. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes
3. Strain, add black pepper, lemon juice and more water, optionally.

Serve the tea in small tea cups that you can decorate with lemon slices.

Instead of brown sugar, you can try other natural sweeteners such as agave syrup or stevia.

Enjoy your aromatic beverage that will keep you warm, refreshed and healthy.

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