Ingredients
1 large fresh ginger root (about 120–150 g)
15–20 whole cloves
1 large handful of fresh mint leaves
1 liter (4 cups) filtered water
2 tablespoons raw honey (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
1 cinnamon stick (optional, for extra flavor)
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Step 1: Wash the Ingredients
Rinse the ginger thoroughly under cold water.
Wash the mint leaves well.
Rinse the cloves quickly to remove any dust.
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Step 2: Prepare the Ginger
Peel the ginger with a spoon or vegetable peeler.
Slice it into thin rounds about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
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Step 3: Boil the Water
Pour 1 liter of water into a medium saucepan.
Bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
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Step 4: Add the Ginger
Add the sliced ginger to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 5: Add the Cloves
Add the whole cloves.
If using cinnamon, add it now.
Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
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Step 6: Add the Mint
Turn off the heat.
Add the fresh mint leaves.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the herbs steep for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 7: Strain the Drink
Pour the infusion through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or large jar.
Discard the ginger slices, cloves, mint, and cinnamon.
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Step 8: Add Optional Ingredients
Stir in the honey while the drink is still warm.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
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Step 9: Serve
Enjoy warm for a soothing herbal tea.
Or chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice for a refreshing drink.
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Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed glass bottle.
Best consumed within 2–3 days.
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Suggested Serving
Drink 1 cup (200–250 ml) once or twice a day.
Shake or stir before serving if any natural sediment settles.
Notes
Ginger may cause heartburn in some people.
Cloves contain eugenol, so avoid consuming large amounts regularly.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking blood-thinning medications, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before using herbal drinks regularly.
This recipe makes a fragrant, warming herbal beverage that many people enjoy for its taste and comforting qualities, but claims that it can treat or cure illnesses are not supported by strong scientific evidence.