Brew a Cup of Healthy Ginger Tea - Try the Real Deal!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the preparation and naming of ginger tea, exploring its health benefits and culinary uses. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the terminology and nature of the beverage, with references to its potential as a remedy for various ailments.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment in making ginger tea from fresh root ginger, highlighting its taste and health benefits.
  • Others question the appropriateness of calling it "tea," suggesting alternatives like "ginger broth" or "ginger infusion," and drawing humorous comparisons to other food preparations.
  • One participant provides definitions of "broth" and "infuse," contributing to the discussion on terminology.
  • Another mentions using ginger in cooking, specifically in sweet and sour pork, and considers trying ginger tea before adding it to the dish.
  • Some participants note the effectiveness of ginger tea for upset stomachs, while another mentions using mint tea for similar purposes.
  • There is a light-hearted suggestion that "ginger infusion" sounds like a cocktail, reflecting the playful tone of the conversation.
  • One participant shares a preference for ginger beer and hemp seed milk, indicating a broader interest in beverages.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the terminology for ginger tea, with multiple competing views on what to call it and its classification. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the naming conventions and the nature of the drink.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes playful banter and definitions that may not fully capture the culinary or cultural significance of the terms used. There is an underlying uncertainty about the classification of ginger tea versus other preparations.

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I wonder, did anyone ever try making ginger tea? Real one! Buy root ginger in the store, grind a piece, boil in water for a while, it just tastes sooo good :)

Not much hassle at all, what I've heard ginger is very healthy..
 
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Isn't a bit slack calling it tea? I mean, what's tea got to do with it? If I grind a chicken up and let it sit in some hot water, is that then chicken tea?

On the other hand, I'm not sure what you would call it.

Jonathan
 
Good point! Let's then call it ginger broth, anyone had that? :wink:

*edit* all of a sudden it doesn't look that tasty anymore..
 
Originally posted by jono
Isn't a bit slack calling it tea? I mean, what's tea got to do with it? If I grind a chicken up and let it sit in some hot water, is that then chicken tea?

so soup = chicken tea...
 
I still don't think we're quite there M;

Main Entry: broth
Pronunciation: 'broth
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural broths /'broths, 'bro[th]z/
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German brod broth, Old English brEowan to brew
Date: before 12th century

1 : liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : STOCK
2 : a fluid culture medium

Any other ideas?
 
How about this:Main Entry: in·fuse
Pronunciation: in-'fyüz
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): in·fused; in·fus·ing
Etymology: Middle English, to pour in, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French infuser, from Latin infusus, past participle of infundere to pour in, from in- + fundere to pour -- more at FOUND
Date: 1526
1 a : to cause to be permeated with something (as a principle or quality) that alters usually for the better <infuse the team with confidence> b : INTRODUCE, INSINUATE <a new spirit was infused into American art -- Amer. Guide Series: N.Y.>
2 : INSPIRE, ANIMATE <the sense of purpose that infuses scientific research>
3 : to steep in liquid (as water) without boiling so as to extract the soluble constituents or principles

Ginger Infusion.

Sounds tasty. :smile:

Jonathan
 
Never made ginger tea, but that is the first step I do for making sweet and sour pork!

Maybe I'll try a sip - before I add the pork.

Njorl
 
Originally posted by jono
Isn't a bit slack calling it tea? I mean, what's tea got to do with it? If I grind a chicken up and let it sit in some hot water, is that then chicken tea?

On the other hand, I'm not sure what you would call it.

Jonathan
Let's call it a Chicken fluid culture medium!
 
Originally posted by Njorl
Never made ginger tea, but that is the first step I do for making sweet and sour pork!

Maybe I'll try a sip - before I add the pork.

Njorl
Interesting.. it needs to be relatively strong though to get the required *kick*, add a little sugar to taste :P
 
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ginger infusion sounds like some wacky coctail!
 
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ginger tea is excellent for upset tummies...
 
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Originally posted by Kerrie
ginger tea is excellent for upset tummies...

I use mint tea for that...
 
  • #13
I like ginger beer ( REAL ginger ale) ...

but the best drink I can think of is Hemp Seed Milk - yum!
 

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