Fresh Ginger and Mint Tea

Why people make this tea

After a stretch of dining out — where restaurant food tends to be oilier and richer than home cooking — it is common to feel heavy and bloated in the stomach. Instead of reaching for antacids, many households in Hong Kong simply simmer a small pot of ginger and mint tea to get things moving again. Fresh mint leaves have a wonderfully bright, clean aroma. In traditional food therapy they are associated with settling the stomach, clearing phlegm, supporting bile flow, and easing the body’s response to digestive disturbances. Combined with ginger, which adds warming power, this tea works as a simple but effective two-ingredient remedy.

Method

1. Wash the fresh mint leaves and cut or tear into sections.
2. Add 750 ml of water to a small pot and bring to a boil.
3. Add the mint leaves and ginger slices.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add brown sugar to taste, stir to dissolve, and pour into a cup.
6. Drink warm.

Nourilo’s Tips

This is a simple, quick remedy that is especially useful after dining out or eating a heavy meal. It also provides comfort at the early stages of a cold — headache, body aches, mild chills. However, if you tend to sweat a lot, feel warm easily, or have a yin-deficient body type, this tea is not the right choice for you, as the combination can trigger excessive sweating. The tea is best drunk warm, not boiling hot.