ginger tea

ginger tea

Drinks

A comforting and medicinal drink, perfect for cold days. Infuse water with ginger and tea leaves for a unique flavor.

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Ginger tea is a traditional beverage that warms the body and relieves chills. It is perfect for cold weather or rainy days, providing instant comfort.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time7 min
  • Total17 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$0.04 $0.04 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.03
  • $0.00
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, pour 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  2. Add about a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger. ≈ 3 min
  3. Once the water begins to boil, simmer over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the ginger to fully infuse into the water.
  4. Add 1.5 teaspoons of tea to the boiling water.
  5. Under these conditions, continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. If you wish, you can add 2 teaspoons of sugar to this mixture at this point. ≈ 3 min
  7. If you prefer tea with milk, add about 1/2 cup of milk at this point and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
  8. If you wish, you can simply prepare it like black tea. ≈ 3 min
  9. Once the water has boiled, turn off the gas and filter the tea.
  10. Then, pour it into a cup or mug. ≈ 3 min
  11. Serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

ginger tea

  • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon (fresh ginger, grated)$0.03
  • 1.5 cups of tea$0.00
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)$0.01

Total$0.04

that's $0.04 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 480 ml of water
  • Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon (fresh ginger, grated)
  • 1.5 cups of tea
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)
  • milk: 1/2 cup (optional, if you prefer milk)

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