Ginger is a calming and soothing flavour with a touch of a bite to it that helps to keep me alert and calm. Sometimes I prefer to have Ginger Tea in the after noon for relaxing.
In Thailand, Ginger is commonly herb used to help an upset stomach, motion or travel sickness or general low-grade fevers. It is also excellent for nausea and for warming you up when you feel cold. Ginger is reputed to help ward off colds or improve your recovery time.
Other benefits of ginger include :
- digestive aid
- circulation booster
- flatulence, colic or indigestion relief
- blood sugar reduction
- increases perspiration
- soothes menstrual pain
- helps reduce sinusitis and throat soreness
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons ginger, slice it thinly in small pieces
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (up to your taste)
Cooking Instructions : Ginger Herbal Tea
Pour the boiled water into a teapot that you have already placed the freshly sliced ginger into.
Then, put the lid on the teapot to stop the pot cooling down too quickly and to keep the aromatic ingredients in the tea, steep for 10 - 15 minutes. (There are many ways to cook Ginger Herbal Tea but I think these is so easy for us!!!)
Strain the tea after steeping or boiling and serve.
Drink hot, at room temperature or cold. (as preferred)
Ginger Herbal Drinking
Lemonglass Herbal Drinking
I've tried lemongrass iced tea for the first time when I studied in high school. It's vary great for me, I fell in love with it!!! And I think this tea is very easy to have!!! You can try it without you knowing it. Smell it and taste it and you will most likely realize it's an old friend.
Furthermore, it is believed by many to be an herbal remedy, helping with stomach problems, arthritis, and containing anti-oxidants. Being a mild sedative, it can also help one to relax.
In Thailand, Lemongrass Tea is used as a therapy for colds, congestion, fever, cough, sore throat and laryngitis. It has a pleasant citrus taste and one of the best herb for killing stress. As a hot herb, lemongrass tea is use as a digestion stimulant in cases of flatulence, indigestion, and constipation. In the hill-tribes villages, fresh lemongrass also used as a general tonic, for bone and joint pain, and topically for sprains, bruises, and sore muscles.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar (up to your taste)
Cooking Instructions : Lemongrass Herbal Tea
In the teapot with boiling water, add lemongrass and steep for 8 - 10 minutes.
Then, strain into the mug and allow to cool, sweeten to taste.
Makes up one glass of tea, serve over ice.
