Name: Fresh Mint and Ginger Tummy Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed; 3 cups water; 2 tsp honey (optional)

A gentle, refreshing tea of fresh mint and ginger for an unsettled stomach. This one takes 15 min start to finish and serves 2. It earned a spot in our wellness drinks deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.

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Why you'll love it

Ready in 15 min
Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
Tagged: tea, caffeine-free, soothing

Our best tip: Covering the pot while the mint steeps keeps its fragrant oils in your mug. Never give honey to babies under 1 year old.

A note on wellness drinks: these recipes are for comfort and hydration, not medical treatment. If you're very unwell, symptoms last more than a few days, or you're pregnant, nursing or on medication, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.

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Fresh Mint and Ginger Tummy Tea

Prep5 min

Cook10 min

Total15 min

Calories~25 / serving

Servings2

Ingredients

1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed
3 cups water
2 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

Simmer the ginger in the water 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add the mint and steep 5 minutes, covered.
Strain and sweeten lightly if you like. Sip slowly.

Notes: Covering the pot while the mint steeps keeps its fragrant oils in your mug. Never give honey to babies under 1 year old. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.