Ginger Brown-Sugar Black Tea with Red Dates

Why people make this drink

At the very first hint of a chill, a hot cup of ginger–black tea sipped before bed is one of the oldest home remedies in the Chinese kitchen: it warms you through and encourages a light sweat, which traditionally is thought to help the body clear what it’s fighting off. If you tend to feel run-down, a few dried black dates added to the cup support the body’s resilience.

Method

1. Put the ginger, teabag, black dates and brown sugar in a pot.
2. Add about 450 ml of water and boil 5 minutes. Drink warm.

Nourilo’s Tips

Drink it warm until you feel a light sweat — it’s very comforting. (For young children, skip the black tea and just use ginger and dates.)