Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe Flavorful & Spicy
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- 6 cups purified or spring water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped into small bits
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick)
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered stevia (adjust to taste)
- Add 2 cups of water and the fresh ginger to a high speed blender. Blend from low to high for about 60 seconds, until the water turns a light yellow color and all of the ginger has been pulverized. A few tiny clumps is ok, as they will be strained later.
- Pour this ginger mixture along with the remaining 4 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add in the cinnamon or cinnamon stick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. (Note: If you have a Vitamix, you could also just use the “soup” feature to warm your tea!)
- When the simmering time is up, pour the tea back into the blender container, but use a mesh strainer to catch any of the ginger pulp and particles. A large mesh strainer will make things easiest, although a small strainer could work too. You could also use a nut milk back if needed.
- Add the lemon juice, cayenne and sweetener to the blender as well and do a quick thirty second blend on low to mix the ingredients.
- Take a sip and add additional cayenne or sweetener to taste. Serve warm. Store leftovers in the fridge and serve chilled or re-warm in a microwave or on your stovetop. Or even in your blender on “soup” setting.
The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe is a fun way to switch up the traditional iced tea version for a summer cookout or pool party. Just omit the cayenne pepper and cool in the refrigerator 24 hours before serving. You can do all sorts of fun things with the Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe, such as freezing small lemon triangles in ice cubes, adding mint sprigs in and on top and/or placing paper umbrellas inside the glasses. You can also offer the Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe as a hot version at your next holiday party, adding fresh cinnamon sticks or slices of lemon on top.
- Recipe by: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com//2014/10/speedy-spicy-fresh-ginger-tea-or-apple.html
- Recipe Type: Beverage
- Servings: 6
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Cutting board, Knife, Large pot, Mesh strainer or nut milk bag, Large Glass or Mug, To Go Container
Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.
Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. In addition to ginger’s amazing warm flavor, it’s a strong anti-inflammatory and a great digestive tonic. Many people find relief of nausea using ginger – including that produced by morning sickness during pregnancy and by motion sickness.
The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.
The cayenne pepper is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. Although incredibly hot and spicy even in small amounts, cayenne is packed with nutrition and phytonutrients. Cayenne is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, Iron, Copper, and Potassium. Cayenne also contains plenty of, capsaicin, which has been found to have anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic, and anti-diabetic properties. It’s also been shown to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese.
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.
About the Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe
The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe is amazing because you can drink it over ice on a hot summer day (without the cayenne) OR piping hot on a cold winter day. It’s amazing both ways. Being sugar-free, it’s an ideal drink for diabetics. The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe is also a wonderful elixir for the cold or flu, as ginger and lemon work well as immune system boosters, and the ginger and cayenne act as sweat-inducing agents to rid your body of toxins. This nutrient-filled tea is delicious and a single serving clocks in with a minimal single-digit calorie count. Amazingly easy to make in your Vitamix or Blendtec and super inexpensive at around $.40 per cup! The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe is the perfect party drink to take to your next cookout or private party.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Why make the Spicy Sugar-Free Ginger Tea Recipe?
The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe has many health benefits, but is also a delicious alternative to regular sweet tea. The hot version can help starve off a cold or virus with it’s anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. The Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe is also a fun cold drink to serve on a hot summer day at a cookout or barbeque with fresh mint sprigs. You can offer warmed version at Thanksgiving or a holiday gathering with fresh cinnamon sticks as an alternative to coffee or hot coco. It’s ideal for diabetics, as a sugar-free option to refined sugar-filled drinks. Being inexpensive, an entire batch of the Spicy Sugar-Free Fresh Ginger Tea costs less than $2 and is super easy to make in your Vitamix or Blendtec! It also keeps well in the refrigerator.
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