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Ginger tea: what is it for?

El ginger tea It is usually present on the supermarket shelves. Especially in the colder months. You can also do it by controlling the intensity to your liking. But why do so many people like it so much? Don't you prefer to throw the root to your plates? Let's see in this article what this infusion is like and what are the benefits of taking it. Go!

Why is ginger tea so good?

In a previous article we explained the differences between the turmeric and ginger. In this we will focus on the second but in another format. So what can the ginger tea? The fact is that it is not a tea (because it lacks this plant) but a infusion spectacular. This qualification is not received in vain, since it has multiple virtues. It is anti-inflammatory and helps us treat a sore throat.

For the latter, the heat of the infusion water is also important. As if that were not enough, it also has antiviral properties. The root from which the tea is made can also slow down the development of the cancer. To finish we will say that it is digestive and its properties Antioxidants slow down cellular aging.

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Lemon is the ideal companion for ginger tea/Source: Pixabay

Why take it as an infusion?

El ginger tea It is, without a doubt, a very complete drink that can also be used for eliminate toxins of our organism. But why consume it in tea? Well, precisely because of the taste. The ginger plant grows from a rhizome (a very fat root) that remains underground. It is precisely this that we cut and eat.

Note that this is a root very spicy that not everyone can tolerate. A little bit is enough to give a lot of flavor. That is why there are several alternatives to eating it raw. Among them we find frying it, taking it in capsules or making an infusion with the rhizome. The ginger tea is one of the most interesting, since it warms us in winter and hydrate. We recommend sweetening it with miel. Your throat will thank you and you will also use natural sugars. If what you want is to pass the game, do not hesitate to add a touch of cinnamon y lemon.

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