Serves 4
4 min
Shōgayu
Recipe GLPR622f44c0e43b71
A traditional Japanese ginger tea made by steeping fresh grated ginger with lemon zest in hot water. This warming, aromatic beverage is naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and brightened with fresh lemon wedges. Simple, soothing, and perfect for any time of day.
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Ingredients
30 grams fresh ginger
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
3 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons honey, optional
Directions
Peel the ginger and grate it finely using a microplane or the small holes of a box grater. Alternatively, use a sharp knife to mince it into small, uniform pieces.
Zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater, capturing the yellow outer peel without the white pith. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving.
Place the grated ginger and lemon zest into a teapot or heat-safe pitcher.
Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the ginger and zest. Allow the mixture to steep for 2 minutes to fully extract the flavors.
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into individual cups, discarding the ginger solids and zest.
Serve the hot tea immediately with lemon wedges on the side and a small bowl of honey for those who wish to sweeten their tea.
