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Colorful pottery mug with ginger milk tea and ginger root and marble mortar and pestle in the background.

Ginger Milk Tea

Jani H. Leuschel
A comforting and delicious anti-inflammatory tea that contributes to health and wellness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course beverages
Cuisine American, Asian, Healthy, Indian, Vegetarian
Servings 2
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 inch raw ginger chopped into small pieces
  • 3 pods green cardamom (optional), crushed in a mortar and pestle
  • 1 Tablespoon black tea leaves or use 2 black tea bags
  • 1 stick cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 sachets stevia-blend sweetener or use a Tablespoon sugar, honey, or agave syrup
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant, do not use non-fat
  • sprinkle ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds before beginning recipe.
  • Mash ginger pieces in a mortar and pestle to bruise and release juices from the root.
  • Place water in a small (1-quart) saucepan and add the ginger (and crushed cardamom, if using).
  • Bring to a boil and boil over medium heat for 3 minutes so that the water turns a light yellow color from the ginger.
    (If using sugar, add it to the saucepan and boil for another minute to dissolve.)
  • Add the tea leaves or bags. (Add the cinnamon stick at this point, if desired) Cover and allow to steep for four minutes.
  • Meanwhile, froth the milk or heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Add the stevia or liquid sweetener and stir.
    Strain the ginger tea through a medium sieve.
    Fill your favorite mug halfway with hot ginger tea and top with hot milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy sipping this comforting, warming brew!

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Notes

The nutrition calculations for this recipe are for tea made with whole milk and stevia sweetener. To cut the fat slightly, use 2% milk. 
A Tablespoon of sugar adds 48 calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates. Honey has 64 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates, while agave has 63 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
You can make the recipe without adding milk and drink it hot or cold.
Making the black ginger tea base is the best method if you want to make the tea ahead of time. You can store the base in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Froth the milk while you heat the stored black tea if you'd like a hot ginger milk tea in a jiffy!

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 1mg
Keyword adaptogen, antioxidants, calcium, cardioprotective, dairy, gluten-free, immunity, low sugar, phytonutrients, tea, wellness, winter
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