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    Té de Jengibre (Ginger Tea)

    Cups of te de jengibre (ginger tea)

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    This Té de Jengibre Recipe (Ginger Tea) is one of our favorite Christmas traditions when temperatures drop, and even in the Dominican Rep. we need a hot drink.

    Cups of te de jengibre (ginger tea)

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    Why we ❤️ it

    When I worked in an office in Santo Domingo the conserje would do the rounds every morning with a tray rattling with mugs of real te de jengibre -- ginger tea -- that she brewed herself using fresh ginger root.

    Apart from requesting a reduced sugar version, I was an instant convert and soon became addicted to this delicious beverage, which is reputed to have a cleansing effect. I can also testify to its efficiency as a much-needed mid-morning pick-me-up.

    • Pouring de jengibre (ginger tea)
    • Cup of te de jengibre (ginger tea)

    Another refreshing Dominican tea is limoncillo or lemongrass tea made with the leaves of the lemongrass plant that grows abundantly in the countryside here. As its name suggests it has a lemony flavor and like ginger tea, it is believed to be good for the digestive system.

    Ginger tea is also part of the caroling tradition (villancicos) and served to revelers as an alternative to the traditional shot of rum.

    About this recipe

    Both Clara and I prefer ginger tea without sugar, or very low on sugar. For this recipe we've left the options open for you, and made some suggestions that you can try and see which you prefer.

    Salud!

    Tia Ilana

    Recipe

    Cup of te de jengibre (ginger tea)
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    Té de Jengibre [+ Video] (Dominican Ginger Tea)

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Té de Jengibre is one of our delicious Christmas traditions, when temperatures drop, and even in the Dominican Rep. we need a hot drink.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6 cups (aprox)
    Calories 12 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup fresh ginger root, cut into slices
    • 4 cinnamon sticks
    • sugar (white, granulated), , sweetener, or honey, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Boiling ingredients
      Boiling: Boil the cinnamon sticks in 8 cups of water until the water is lightly colored. Remove the cinnamon.
      Add the ginger roots and boil for 5 minutes.
    • Serving ginger tea
      Serving: Remove the ginger and add sugar to taste.
      Serve hot with cookies of your preference.

    Tips and Notes

    Nutritional values are calculated without the sugar!
    You may drink it unsweetened, if you so prefer, add sugar to taste, or use a sweetener of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0gVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.2mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Edited: Jul 10, 2021 | Publish: Jan 2, 2005

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    Tammy Ramos
    April 19, 2020 11:56 PM

    I'm 14 and Puerto Rican and we make this a lot over there. I just wanted to say that you can put cloves, star anise, and obviously the ginger and cinnamon. It gives it a more complex flavor. Do be careful with the cinnamon though. If you leave it to… Read more »

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    Virtuos woman
    March 16, 2020 5:26 AM

    I love dominican way to make this ginger tea..thank you for sharing .blessings to you and yours.5 stars

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    Jenny
    January 21, 2015 11:34 PM

    I love this tea! I add a little chamomile and a few cloves for taste. I also let it boil for a few more minutes for the spiciness. This tea reminds me of Christmas in DR.

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