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Ginger Green Tea

I love the aroma that fills my kitchen when I make this brew. Both ginger and green tea possess potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • ½ inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 green tea bag, or 1 tablespoon loose green tea leaves in a tea ball
  • 2 tablespoons milk, optional
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add the ginger and boil for 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat, and add the tea bag or tea ball.
  • Steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the milk and sugar, if using.

Notes

Note: Add 10 calories per 2 tablespoons skim (fat-free) milk; add 20 calories per 1 teaspoon sugar or honey.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 0Carbohydrates: 0gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.