When my son visits he likes to make ginger tea. From this tea I have added a few more ingredients. My vegan and health nut friends love it!
I had a spa day recently and served this tea cold in wine glasses. For the main dish using a potato peeler I peeled squash into strips like a wide pasta with a fresh macadamia nut pesto.
This drink can be served hot or cold. The ginger is very good for digestion and the lemon is cleansing. It is nice to use maple syrup and stay away from the processed sugars. I like a lot of ginger. If you like less ginger, just add more water after it is finished.
You will need:
Large pot
4 inches of ginger, peeled
2 stalks of lemongrass cleaned down to the white inside, about 5 inches long.
4-6 Lemons- I use Meyer lemons
Maple syrup to taste
With a zestier or food processor, grate the ginger into a pot filled with filtered water. Add the lemongrass. Turn the pot on low and simmer for a few hours. Once cooled strain and add the lemon and maple syrup.
