Ginger-Aid

This one is made by Traditional Medicinals. Keep a look out soon for Yogi Tea's version of this one.

Flavor: The first sip was a mild ginger taste. The second sip seems like it might be ginger with a minty aftertaste. The third sip gave me that characteristic ginger-burn feeling in my throat (a good warmth!). I do not taste any bitterness that sometimes accompanies a strong ginger taste, and although it is not sweet, there is a sort of sweet feeling in the mix, as if any moment now, it might become sweet. As time passes and the tea continues to steep, it gets a stronger ginger flavor, so be sure to take the bag out when you feel you've reached your "ginger limit."

Suggested Additions: I would suggest a bit of honey to make things interesting. I find that honey tends to enhance the flavor, so in this case that flavor would be the spicy parts. However, I did not do it this morning, as I am looking for something gentle, soothing, and warming. I also don't feel that it needs a sweetener, only that the honey might change the flavor.

Ingredients: Ginger rhizome, blackberry leaf, stevia leaf, lemon myrtle leaf.

Purpose: My stomach problems from a few days ago have not gone away. The nauseous feeling is gone, but my entire large intestine seems to be mad at me for something and I can't figure out what. So, ginger to the rescue! (Ginger is used traditionally to help with digestion.) This tea is gentle and soothing and I felt much better after only half a mug full.