Anti-Inflammatory & Delicious: The Ultimate Ginger Iced Tea

 Discover the "The Ultimate Ginger Iced Tea" recipe! This guide shows how to make ginger iced tea, with options for fresh/dried ginger & various sweeteners. Ingredients sourced from my organic Hua Hin garden. Enjoy this refreshing, healthful drink!

Making ginger iced tea is refreshing and easy! You can use either fresh ginger or dried ginger, but fresh ginger gives a brighter, spicier flavor, while dried ginger is more earthy and concentrated. Here’s how to make it:

Ginger Iced Tea Recipe

(Makes about 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 3–4 tbsp fresh ginger (peeled & sliced) OR 1–2 tsp dried ginger powder
• 4 cups water (for brewing)
• 2–3 black or green tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf tea)
• Sweetener (optional: honey, sugar, or maple syrup, to taste)
• Lemon or lime juice (optional, for brightness)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint or lemon slices (for garnish, optional)

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Method:

1. Brew the Ginger Tea

• If using fresh ginger:

  • Peel & thinly slice 3–4 tbsp fresh ginger (more for stronger spice).
  • In a pot, boil 4 cups water, then add ginger.
  • Simmer 5–10 min (longer = stronger flavor).
  • Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep 3–5 min (don’t oversteep or it’ll get bitter).

• If using dried ginger:

  • Boil water, then add 1–2 tsp dried ginger powder (adjust to taste).
  • Simmer 3–5 min, then steep tea as above.

2. Sweeten & Cool

• Strain out ginger & tea leaves/bags.
• Stir in sweetener while warm (if using).
• Let cool to room temp, then refrigerate 1–2 hours (or speed-chill over ice).

3. Serve Iced

• Fill glasses with ice, pour tea over.
• Add lemon/lime juice (optional) & garnish with mint or lemon slices.

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Tips for Best Results:

✔ Stronger ginger flavor? Use more ginger or simmer longer.
✔ Less spicy? Reduce ginger or add more sweetener.
✔ Variations:

• Add cinnamon stick or star anise while brewing.
• Use honey & lemon for a "ginger-lemonade" twist.
• Mix with peach or mango juice for a fruity version.

The tropical climate of Thailand blesses our garden with abundant fresh produce. 🥦🌶️🍊 Every harvest finds its way into authentic Thai dishes and refreshing drinks, each telling a story of tradition and flavor. From aromatic herbal teas to tropical fruit smoothies, we craft each sip with care. Discover our special recipes here: https://sites.google.com/view/huahinservices/our-garden/recipes