Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water

Why people make this water

Dining out with friends, Nourilo noticed how many people order an ice-cold drink right after the meal — and how many dessert shops happily serve chilled drinks too. It has become so normal that we forget that constantly taking in cold and raw things can wear down the stomach’s warmth and leave it chilled. People with this “cold stomach” pattern often get stomach aches, a cold uncomfortable belly, nausea, loose stools or poor appetite. Today’s drink is simple — just apple, ginger and coriander — and is traditionally used to warm the middle and settle that kind of cold stomach.

Method

1. Soak the apple in salt water briefly to clean off any surface residue, then core and chunk it. Wash the coriander (keep the roots) and cut into lengths. Slice the ginger.
2. Simmer everything in 1.1 L of water for 10 minutes, reducing to 600 ml. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Coriander contains volatile oils, so don’t over-boil it. This drink is fragrant and tasty, suitable for young and old, and also helpful at the first sign of a cold.