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What’s That Gnarly Thing? Ginger Root Tea

November 5, 2015 By Linda 22 Comments

How To Make Ginger Root Tea

My metabolism died on February 14, 2012.

 

I know the exact date because it’s the day I gave up my pack-a-day smoking habit.

 

Though, I’m not sure about the exact time. I’ll venture a guess that it was around 6:00 AM; the time I would have lit up my first of the day.

 

For 25 years, my pack-a-day smoking habit kept my weight in line. The one-two punch of the nicotine fueling my metabolism and dulling my taste buds meant I was only ever chasing after five or ten pounds at a time.

 

But now? Now I’m chasing metabolism boosters as I tackle double that number. And when I say that number I mean the ten pounds. Not the five.

 

Oh how I wish for the days of chasing five to ten!

 

But not enough to take up the habit again.

 

And then one day my daughter and I were at the supermarket. And in front of us we saw this gnarly looking root thing rolling down the check out line.

Metabolism Boosters with Ginger Tea

We were curious about this alien food-like substance. A conversation was struck. And we came to learn it was ginger root. And how it’s used in cooking. And tea. But not just any tea.

 

Metabolism boosting tea.

 

Yes, please!

 

So, naturally, I Googled it when I got home. And checked out some ideas on how to best work with that gnarly ginger root. And am now sharing with you my metabolism-boosting recipe idea …

Ginger Root Tea Recipe

Ginger Tea Health Benefits

Ingredients

Medium Ginger Root

2 Cups Water

Optional: Lemon, Cinnamon Stick, Honey

 

Directions

How To Make ginger Root Tea

Peel ginger root and cut into 12-15 slices. Add to 2 cups of water (lemon slice and cinnamon stick optional) and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15-minutes. Serve with honey or sweetener (again, optional).

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Now I’ll be chasing that 20 extra pounds with one cup of ginger root tea at a time! 🙂

Ginger Health Benefits

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  1. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:20 am

    Love everything ginger!….Grew up on eating lots of ginger. Great tea recipe.

    Reply
  2. Gina says

    November 5, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I’m so going to try this. I have about had it with the extra 20 I packed on since my mom passed. I’m ready for something different!

    Reply
  3. Donnamae says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I’m going to have to try this…thanks! I lost my metabolism May 11, 2009! I need to lose lots more weight! 😉

    Reply
  4. Clearissa says

    November 5, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I can so relate. When I smoked I remained a size 6 – 8 for years. I so want that back, but like you, not enough to pick up that habit again. It was expensive and it was deadly. I stopped on a Sunday afternoon in 2005. I was hypnotized. That’s how badly I wanted to quit.

    I am going to try your tea. Can you make it in advance and then reheat it? If so, I could take it to work with me.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 5, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      You can absolutely make a big batch and reheat at work! I meant to include that idea in the post – especially since a small root can make many cups of tea! I would just refrigerate it and then heat in the microwave (or saucepan).

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  5. JaneEllen says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Besides helping recharge metabolism ginger also helps with digestion and most likely few other factors. Think you’ve started something here Linda. I had kept weight off for over 3 yrs. then got too sure of myself, ate too much junk, too much Burger King and whatever else felt like shoving in my face, gained 15 lbs over last few months. Now can’t get into my skinny clothes, rats and mice doggone it. Better get myself to doing something. Not munching out while on this machine would sure help. especially at night, groan.
    Need to get exercise of some kind also. Will have to really watch what am eating after shoulder replacement on Dec. 7th. as won’t be able to move around too much. . Better get myself some kind of food that won’t pack it on. Can’t drink diet shakes too often, they make me feel lousy if I have more than one in few days. Don’t know how they’d agree with pain pills.
    Ah well will have to be diligent about what is put in my mouth. Love food too much.
    Sounds like your tea will help many of us to at least get thinking about losing weight. A big star for you gal. Happy weekend.

    Reply
  6. Rosemary says

    February 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I’m going to try this. How often should I drink the tea?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      February 21, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      I would recommend at least once a day! Good luck! I actually need to brew up a batch today too. I think I’ll make a double one and store in the fridge and reheat during the week!

      🙂 Linda

      Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Just made a batch! I added it to my green tea for extra health benefits. Was about to store extra tea in frig but was wondering if I could reuse the boiled ginger root?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      June 2, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      I’m not sure about reusing the boiled ginger root!

      Reply
  8. Sue W says

    June 8, 2016 at 12:20 am

    So glad I saw this and followed via Pinterest. Nice to hear I’m not the only one out there
    struggling with the post-nicotine weight gain. I hope your tea works. The past 14 years have really added the lbs. but would never go back to the cigs either.

    Reply
  9. Margaret Owens says

    January 21, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Can you use the spice ginger in the jar or does it have to be the root

    Reply
    • Linda says

      January 24, 2017 at 8:58 am

      No, it needs to be the root for this recipe.

      Reply
  10. Pascale says

    March 29, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    And did it work? Have you lost the weight?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      April 3, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Yes and no. I’m definitely down but still have more to go. And I have lost & gained but am definitely more in the lost than the gained column! 🙂

      Reply
      • Brittany S. says

        April 25, 2017 at 7:19 pm

        How often do u drink It? I’m wanting to start making this but im new to the root game. Lol.

        Reply
        • Linda says

          April 30, 2017 at 11:13 am

          I aim for once a day. However, I’m also mixing it up with green tea (since that is also a metabolism booster too!). Oh, and I’m “rooting” for you. 🙂

          Reply
  11. Kelly says

    July 16, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Can you drink it over ice or does it have to be hot?

    Reply
    • Linda says

      July 19, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      I’m not sure? You can always give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kwyla says

    July 3, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Ginger is also easy to grow, then you will always have some available!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      July 16, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Ah, if only I could grow something other than weeds in my yard! LOL!

      Reply

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