Ginger is a great go to for any season, but especially in spring. It's gently warming to help with digestion,, absorption and elimination; it has a "bite" that brightens up the palette and spirit; and anti-inflammatory qualities that help with allergies.
All of the recipes are scaled to 3 cups of water, but you can certainly reduce or increase on scale. I tend to make these teas in large batches to keep in a thermos to sip through the day.
For the herbs and spices, gently crush them before putting them in strainer to release the flavor. For the ginger, you can mash it a bit or just cut it into smaller chunks.
Basic:
1-inch knob of ginger
pour water and let brew for about five minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Cleansing:
1-inch knob of ginger
1/2 a lemon or lime
make "basic recipe, and squeeze in citrus at the end
Lightening:
1-inch ginger
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp cumin
Soothing:
1-inch ginger
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
4 pods of cardamom
Refreshing:
1-inch ginger
1/2 tsp fennel
2 pinches dried mint or a few sprigs of fresh
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