Sip your way to a healthy start with a warming cup of Shōgayu, or Honey Ginger Tea! Not only is it a potent cold and flu remedy, but ginger tea also boasts a myriad of health benefits. Learn how to make a simple cup at home and enjoy it all winter long.

Honey Ginger Tea (Shogayu)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp grated ginger (1 big knob of ginger root; 2-3 inches, 5-7.5 cm)
• ▢2 cups water
• ▢2 Tbsp honey (optional)
• ▢1-2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

For the Slurry (optional, but highly recommend)

• ▢1 Tbsp water
• ▢1 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Gather all the ingredients.
  
• With a knife, cut off the tough ends of the ginger root and scrape off the skin. If the skin is hard, peel the skin instead.
• Using a grater, hold the ginger vertically against the grater’s teeth. Grate the end of the ginger root to avoid grating off its fibers, which run lengthwise along the root from one end to the other.
• When the fibers start to appear and interfere with grating, cut off the fibers with a knife. This allows you to grate more ginger.
• Gather the grated ginger, including the juice, from the grater.
• In a medium saucepan, add the grated ginger and water.
• Add the honey and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to make sure the honey is completely dissolved.
• Once boiling, lower the heat and add the lemon juice.
• Make a slurry by mixing the water and potato starch (or cornstarch). Make sure there are no lumps.
• Drizzle the slurry into the pot of ginger tea.
• Stir until combined and slightly thickened. Serve the ginger tea in cups. Enjoy!

To Store

• Keep the leftovers in the refrigerator overnight. Consume soon. If the ginger tea gets too thick as it sits, dilute it with water when you reheat.

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