Ginger Tea
Tea works like elixir ,panacea for many people, especially ,in India. A cup of tea has a great effect on our mood and emotion. A delicious cup of tea in the morning can change our mood in whole day and a bad tea can have the opposite effect.So sometimes ,a cup of tea is the best medicine for various emotional adversities.
History Of Ginger Tea:
The history of Ginger began 5000 years ago,when Indians and ancient Chinese considered it a root tonic and good for many diseases. The ginger is originally from south east Asia but has long been cultivated in other countries like West Indies ,Jamaica and Africa. It is one of the most widely used herb in the world.
Ginger tea is an Asian herbal beverage made from ginger root. In general the tea is made by boilling peeled and sliced ginger to which honey is often added.Sliced orange and lemon fruit may also be added to give a flavor.
Ginger tea is famous in different names in different countries.
COUNTRY
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NAME
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India
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Adrak ki chai
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China
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Brunei,Malaysia,Singapore
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Teh halia
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Indonesia
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Teh Jahe (Jahe=Ginger)
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Japan
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shōgayu (生姜湯)
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Korea
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saenggang-cha (생강차; 生薑茶)
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Philippines
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Salabat
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Variations of Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is made by peeling and grating fresh ginger root,immersing it in boiling water and simmering the tea for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the desired strength.Ginger tea is also available as a prepared tea and can be purchased in capsule and extract form.
To make different variations of ginger tea ,you can add just few slices of ginger tea to a variety teas.Here are some examples.
· Ginger White Tea
· Ginger Black Tea
· Ginger Green Tea
· Ginger Chamomile Tea
· Ginger Lemon Balm Tea
· Ginger Osmanthus Tea
· Ginger Cinnamon Tea
· Ginger Clove Tea
· Turmeric Ginger Tea
Best Home Made Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
· 1 fresh grated ginger
· 2 cups filtered water
Optional Ingredients according to variation of tea
· 1 cinnamon stick
· Chamomile flowers
· Fresh mint leaves
· Turmeric
· 1 tablespoon raw honey
· ½ lemon,juiced
Directions
· Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices or grate it
· Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan . once it is boiling ,add the ginger.
· Allow it to steep for 5 to 10 mins.
· Remove the ginger .
· Add honey to taste,if desired or other optional ingredients according to variation of tea.
Health Benefits
A spicy beverage,ginger tea is a warming ,invigorating,caffeine-free alternative to black tea or coffee,which has numerous health benefits. Ginger contains many vitamins and minerals ,including vitamin C and Magnesium.This magical drink has been used for thousand of years as a herbal tea to treat a wide range of health concerns from nausea and colds to indigestion and joint pain. It is also
Purported to help boost the immune system and promote cardiovascular health. The health benefits it offers includes:
· Treating Nausea
· Relieving joint Pain
· Digestive Disorders
· Promoting Heart Health
· Treating colds
· Relieve stress
· Relieves Menstrual discomfort
· Improve blood Circulation
Precautions
· Ginger is safe to consume in small amount during pregnancy to alleviate morning sickness ,but you should consult you doctor first.
· If you know you are going for surgery you should drinking ginger tea for 5-7 days prior to the day of your operation as ginger is an anti clotting agent.
· Ginger can only be taken by individuals with a history of gallstones only after careful consultation with a nutritionally oriented doctor as side effects are possible.
· Do not take ginger if you have high fever ,an inflammatory skin complaint ,ulcers and gallstones.
