Ginger Tea: Simple, Warming, and Exactly What You Need When You’re Run Down
Some remedies are so simple, they almost feel like magic. One of our favorites? Ginger tea.
It’s nothing fancy! Though it's just fresh ginger root simmered in water, when you sip it warm, it feels like your whole body exhales. If you’ve ever had someone hand you a steaming cup of ginger tea when you were sick, you know: it’s comfort in a mug.
Why Ginger Tea Works
In Traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is all about warmth and movement. Here’s why it’s such a go-to when you’re under the weather:
Warms the body which is perfect if you’re chilled, achy, or fighting off the early stages of a cold.
Supports digestion: helps with nausea, bloating, or that “off” stomach feeling.
Moves circulation: gets energy (Qi) flowing when you’re stuck in that heavy, sluggish state.
Soothes your throat: the steam and warmth are calming if you’ve got a scratchy cough.
It’s one of those herbs that meets you where you’re at. Ginger tea is there for you whether you’re sick, tired, or just need a reset.
How to Make Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
A thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger root
2–3 cups water
Honey and lemon (optional, but even better)
Directions:
Slice the ginger thinly ( no need to peel it if you’ve rinsed it well).
Add the slices to a small pot with water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10–15 minutes. Be careful, the longer you simmer, the stronger (and spicier) it gets.
Strain into a mug, and if you like, stir in a little honey and a squeeze of lemon.
That’s it. Simple, quick, and healing.
A Few Extra Tips
If you’re fighting off the chills at the very start of a cold, sip it hot and wrap yourself in a blanket. You might even break a light sweat, which is your body’s way of releasing the illness.
If your stomach feels unsettled, keep the tea mild (less ginger, shorter simmer) for a gentler effect.
Want a bigger boost? Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh turmeric for extra warmth and anti-inflammatory power.
Why We Love It at BAM!
We see ginger tea as one of the simplest ways you can support yourself at home. It’s quick to make, deeply warming, and aligns beautifully with the body’s natural healing process.
So the next time you’re feeling run down, (or even just cold and sluggish) put on a pot of ginger tea. Sometimes healing doesn’t have to be complicated.