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Dietitian's tip: A tisane is a soothing drink made by steeping herbs, spices, fruits or flowers in hot water. Here, ginger gives this welcome alternative to coffee or tea a pleasant spiciness.
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 cups water
1/4 cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
6 tablespoons dark honey
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
Directions
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the water, ginger and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the mint, and let steep for 5 minutes.
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, placed over a pitcher, pressing down lightly on the ginger and mint. Discard the mint and ginger.
Stir the honey into the tisane. Serve hot or iced, garnished with a lemon wedge.
Nutritional Analysis
(per serving)| Calories | 77 | Monounsaturated fat | 0 g |
| Protein | < 1 g | Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | Sodium | 8 mg |
| Total fat | 0 g | Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
