ACV Honey Ginger Tea
Quick answer
A warm healthy tea that maximizes the benefits of ACV for digestion and blood sugar control.
- ACV Honey Ginger Tea preserves live enzymes by steeping below 60 degrees Celsius.
- Added below 60°C to protect ACV's live enzymes and cultures
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Peel the fresh ginger root carefully and slice it into four thin pieces to m...
- 2 Place the ginger slices and one cinnamon stick into 400ml of warm water and...
- 3 Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar once the water temperature has co...
A warm healthy tea that maximizes the benefits of ACV for digestion and blood sugar control.
What Makes This Special
- ACV Honey Ginger Tea preserves live enzymes by steeping below 60 degrees Celsius.
- Added below 60°C to protect ACV's live enzymes and cultures
- 5-minute cinnamon stick steep wraps the drink in spiced warmth
- Ginger, cinnamon, and chili deliver three distinct types of heat
Instructions
- 1
Peel the fresh ginger root carefully and slice it into four thin pieces to maximize the surface area for a more intense and aromatic flavor infusion in your tea.
- 2
Place the ginger slices and one cinnamon stick into 400ml of warm water and let them steep for about five minutes until the liquid becomes fragrant and slightly amber colored.
- 3
Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar once the water temperature has cooled to below 60 degrees Celsius to ensure that the beneficial enzymes and probiotics remain intact and active.
- 4
Incorporate one tablespoon of honey and stir slowly with a long spoon until it is completely dissolved in the warm liquid, ensuring a smooth texture and a balanced, sweet taste.
- 5
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired to boost metabolism and enhance the spicy profile, then serve the drink warm and enjoy it slowly to experience the full benefits.
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