Iced Tea with Ginger

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
25
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Ginger is an anti-inflammatory spice that is very good for your immune system and defense against illnesses like the cold and flu. 

This recipe makes the tea iced, but if you prefer, you can always make the tea hot.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie25 cal.(1 %)
Protein0 g(0 %)
Fat0 g(0 %)
Carbohydrates4 g(3 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage0.5 g(2 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.1 mg(1 %)
Vitamin K0.6 μg(1 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0.2 mg(2 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate3 μg(1 %)
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg(2 %)
Biotin0.2 μg(0 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C16 mg(17 %)
Potassium110 mg(3 %)
Calcium6 mg(1 %)
Magnesium14 mg(5 %)
Iron0.2 mg(1 %)
Iodine1 μg(1 %)
Zinc0.2 mg(3 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.1 g
Uric acid8 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar4 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 ozs ginger
2 organic lemons
2 Tbsps Black tea
honey (to taste)
Ice cubes
How healthy are the main ingredients?
gingerlemonBlack teahoney

Preparation steps

1.

Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Rinse the lemons in hot water, then pat dry. Cut into slice, then place in a large bowl with the ginger.

2.

Pour about 1 quart of boiling water over the tea, then let steep for 3 minutes. Strain, and pour over the sliced lemons and ginger.

3.

Chill completely, and sweeten to taste with honey. Serve in glasses filled with ice.

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