The collection of homemade spice tea recipes below are easy-to-make, full of taste, flavour and have a ton of health benefits
Studies done today on the medicinal properties of spices are still turning up new insights on their usefulness to our well-being. Something traditional medicine seems to have known about for many centuries!
Depending on the herbs and spices used, just some of the benefits of brewing a spice or herb tea include...
=They can aid digestion
=Ward off colds and soothe sore throats
=Help promote sleep
=Improve energy and vitality
And much, much more, including possible treatments and preventative properties for some serious medical and health conditions!
Ginger Tea
some of the ginger benefits include:
=It's an effective treatment for morning sickness
=Ginger tea has long been used as a remedy for heartburn
=Gives effective relief against gastro-intestinal problems
=Sip ginger root tea with added honey for flu, cold and sore throat relief
=It contains natural chemicals that can help thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
=High in minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, zinc and beta-carotene
=Packed with vitamins A, C, E and B-complex
This tea is made with fresh ginger root, nutmeg and orange. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the added nutmeg works well.
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)
Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
Thinly slice or grate the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water and add the nutmeg. Bring to the *boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off the heat. Add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and enjoy!
Add some honey or agave if you like your tea a bit sweeter.
The collection of homemade spice tea recipes below are easy-to-make, full of taste, flavour and have a ton of health benefits
Studies done today on the medicinal properties of spices are still turning up new insights on their usefulness to our well-being. Something traditional medicine seems to have known about for many centuries!
Depending on the herbs and spices used, just some of the benefits of brewing a spice or herb tea include...
=They can aid digestion
=Ward off colds and soothe sore throats
=Help promote sleep
=Improve energy and vitality
And much, much more, including possible treatments and preventative properties for some serious medical and health conditions!
Ginger Tea
some of the ginger benefits include:
=It's an effective treatment for morning sickness
=Ginger tea has long been used as a remedy for heartburn
=Gives effective relief against gastro-intestinal problems
=Sip ginger root tea with added honey for flu, cold and sore throat relief
=It contains natural chemicals that can help thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels.
=High in minerals; potassium, manganese, iron, zinc and beta-carotene
=Packed with vitamins A, C, E and B-complex
This tea is made with fresh ginger root, nutmeg and orange. You can make the tea with just the ginger on its own but I think the added nutmeg works well.
Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)
2 cups water
½ inch (2cm) piece of ginger root
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)
Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
Thinly slice or grate the ginger and put in a saucepan with the water and add the nutmeg. Bring to the *boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes then turn off the heat. Add the orange juice and let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes. Pour through a tea strainer and enjoy!
Add some honey or agave if you like your tea a bit sweeter.
