Hot Spicy Tea

Ginger root is powerful! Pungent and spicy, it awakens all of your senses and adds a special zing. It has some pretty amazing health benefits including aiding in digestion, fighting nausea, soothing upset stomachs, and can be anti-inflammatory. The fresh root instantly infuses into the hot water and creates a little tingling sensation and heat as you drink it.

Mint is one of my favorite herbs, and it adds a refreshing aroma that opens up my senses. It can offer some relief from the common cold and sore throat. It also soothes headaches and may aid in digestion. The mint leaves turn brown after heating, so I like to add a fresh sprig to the teapot and a leaf or two in my glass.

Cayenne pepper offers a wide range of health benefits. These benefits include improvements in blood pressure and circulation, increased protection against heart disease, pain reduction and relief of cough and cold symptoms, such as sore throat.

Three simple ingredients can create a magical drink that can keep you warm during those cooler days. If you like a touch a sweetness to your lemon tea, or if your throat is a little scratchy, then adding honey or agave can act as a natural sweetener.

Health Benefits:

• Improvements in blood pressure and circulation
• Increased protection against heart disease
• Pain reduction
• Relief of cough and cold symptoms, such as sore throat

Serving suggestion:

Place tea bag in cup or tea pot. Use one tea bag per person. Using fresh boiling water, recommended infusion time is for 3- 5 minutes.