Salabat Filipino Ginger Tea
Filipino salabat is a homemade cure-all tea simply made from fresh ginger root and water. Customize it to your liking with honey, sweeteners, or fresh citrus juice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger root peeled, cut into disks*
- 2 cups cool filtered water
Optional:
- honey
- granulated sugar or brown sugar
- calamansi juice or fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel ginger root. Or, wash skin thoroughly if you prefer to keep skin on. Slice ginger into ¼-inch disks.
- Add ginger and water to a small pot. Bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover pot and let ginger steep for 10-15 minutes (depending on desired strength).
- Strain out ginger and pour warm tea into serving cups. If desired, add honey or sweetener. If desired, add calamansi juice or fresh squeeze lemon juice. Reheat tea, if necessary.
Notes
- Steep longer or add more ginger for stronger ginger flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste preferences.
- Store leftovers tea in an covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Enjoy chilled or reheat.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg