How to make ginger honey water

The main methods for making ginger honey water include cutting ginger slices, boiling ginger water, stirring honey, adjusting concentration, and controlling drinking time.

1. Cut ginger slices

Choose fresh ginger, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into thin or fine slices, with a thickness of about 2 millimeters. Ginger skin contains rich gingerol substances, and gently scraping off the surface soil can preserve the skin. If you pursue a mild taste, you can peel it off, but it may result in the loss of some active ingredients. The recommended dosage per person is 3-5 tablets, as excessive use may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

2. Boil ginger water

Put ginger slices into 300ml of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and continue boiling for 5-8 minutes. Using ceramic or glassware can better preserve the flavor and avoid the reaction between metal cookware and ginger acid. The cooking time is too short to fully release gingerol, and if it exceeds 10 minutes, there will be a significant loss of volatile oil. In winter, it can be appropriately extended to 10 minutes to enhance the cold dispelling effect.

3. Add honey and stir [SEP]. After the ginger water cools down to below 60 ℃, add 10-15 milliliters of honey and slowly stir evenly with a wooden spoon. High temperatures can damage the enzymes in honey, so it is recommended to add them in batches to adjust the sweetness. Dark honey such as jujube flower honey and sophora flower honey is more harmonious with ginger flavor, and sugar substitutes can be used for diabetes patients. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

4. Adjust the concentration

Adjust the ginger honey ratio according to the constitution. For those with cold body, increase the ginger slices to 7-8 pieces, and for those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, reduce them to 2-3 pieces. Children's consumption should be diluted to twice the concentration, and pregnant women should consult a physician. In summer, it can be refrigerated and consumed with mint leaves. It is more effective to take it while it is still hot during a cold. Filtering ginger residue can obtain a clearer taste.

5. Control drinking time

Drinking on an empty stomach in the morning can promote circulation, and drinking one hour after meals can help digestion. Avoid drinking two hours before bedtime to avoid affecting sleep. Continuous consumption should not exceed two weeks, and individuals with special physical conditions should have an interval of 3-4 days. Paired with lemon slices can enhance the absorption of vitamin C, and soaking with chrysanthemums can balance dryness and heat.

Ginger honey water, as a traditional health drink, should pay attention to physical fitness and drinking moderation. Drinking continuously for 3 days at the beginning of a cold wind can help with sweating and relieving symptoms. Daily health care should be done 2-3 times a week. Long term consumption of Yin deficiency constitution may worsen dry mouth symptoms, and patients with gastric ulcers should avoid drinking on an empty stomach. It is recommended to combine moderate exercise and a balanced diet. If the symptoms of wind cold and cold persist, seek medical attention in a timely manner. During the production process, keep the utensils clean. Overnight ginger water should not be consumed again due to component oxidation.