Soothing Ginger Honey Tea
Homemade Ginger Honey Tea (Preserved Ginger & Honey) – Your Winter Throat’s Best Friend
Experiencing a sore throat or persistent cough this season? Our homemade Ginger Honey Tea is the perfect remedy to soothe and warm you from the inside out. This year, we’re making it a staple to boost our immunity and embrace the winter months with health and comfort. Enjoy the rich, aromatic ginger infused with the natural sweetness of honey.
Ingredients- Fresh ginger (as much as desired, focus on plump roots)
- Organic honey (equal weight to ginger, liquid honey recommended)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing your glass jar. Sterilize it by immersing it in boiling water. A jar with a wide mouth will make it easier to add and remove the ginger. (For detailed sterilization instructions, please refer to: https://blog.naver.com/minimam0926/221460798626)
Step 2
You can find more details on sterilizing glass jars at this link: https://blog.naver.com/minimam0926/221460798626
Step 3
After sterilizing, do not wipe the inside of the jar with a towel or paper towel. Allow it to air dry naturally, even if there’s some moisture remaining, for optimal hygiene. (Tip for drying jars: https://blog.naver.com/minimam0926/221460798626)
Step 4
While the sterilized jar is drying, prepare the ginger. Gather as much fresh ginger as you plan to use for your tea.
Step 5
Peel the ginger carefully and then slice it thinly into matchsticks. If you notice any blueish tint on the ginger, don’t worry – this is a natural part of its ripening process and does not indicate spoilage. (Learn more about blue ginger: https://www.thecookingblueprint.com/blog/2017/8/19/ripe-or-rotten-ginger)
Step 6
Pack the sliced ginger generously into your prepared jar. The ideal ratio of ginger to honey is 1:1 by weight. Even if the ginger seems to fill the jar, the honey will help to compress it. (In this instance, all the ginger was transferred to the larger jar on the right.)
Step 7
Pour the honey over the ginger, ensuring it covers the ginger completely. Gently stir with a spoon or spatula to help the honey mix thoroughly with the ginger. Make sure there are no dry clumps of ginger or honey.
Step 8
Leave the jar at room temperature for one full day to allow the ginger’s flavor and aroma to infuse into the honey. After the first day, store the jar in the refrigerator. It’s helpful to write the date you made it on the lid for future reference.
