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Karnataka
Beverage
Ginger Honey Tea
Traditional Karnataka beverage — ginger honey tea made with ginger tea.
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Method
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About this drink: South India has a wonderful tradition of functional beverages — designed to cool the body, aid digestion or boost immunity. This version features ginger tea. Famous in All Karnataka. Karnataka ginger tea with honey and turmeric
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Prepare ginger tea: Crush 1 inch ginger. Boil with 2 cups water.
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Sweetener: Traditional South Indian drinks use palm jaggery, rock candy or regular sugar. Dissolve sweetener in 2 tablespoons warm water.
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Simmer gently: Do not boil vigorously as this destroys delicate flavours.
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Add spice: Add traditional South Indian drink spices — dried ginger, cardamom, fennel seeds, pepper or medicinal herbs as appropriate.
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Strain: Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids.
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Serve hot in cups.
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Taste and adjust: Adjust sweetness, spice and consistency.
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Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint, cardamom powder or a pinch of saffron.
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Serve: Most South Indian drinks can be stored as concentrates in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
🩺 Health Benefits
🛡️ Why this recipe is for Immunity Boost:
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
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