A refreshing and flavorful tea made with sorrel leaves and ginger. The sorrel leaves give the tea a tart flavor, while the ginger adds a bit of spice. This tea is perfect for a hot summer day or a cold winter night.
This recipe for sorrel and ginger tea has been passed down through my family for generations. My great-grandmother used to make this tea for me when I was sick, and it always made me feel better. I love the tart flavor of the sorrel leaves, and the ginger adds a bit of spice that really warms me up. This tea is also very refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot summer day. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
8 cups water
1 cup fresh sorrel leaves, washed and torn
1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
Honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan or tea kettle.
Add the sorrel leaves and ginger slices to the boiling water.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the tea has turned a deep green color.
Strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups.
Sweeten with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Why It Works
The sorrel leaves give the tea a tart flavor, which is balanced by the sweetness of the honey or maple syrup.
The ginger adds a bit of spice to the tea, which helps to warm you up on a cold day.
This tea is very refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot summer day.