Pleasantly pungent and sweetened to taste with honey, this tea soothes and refreshes after a big meal. (We also like to brew a pot any time we feel a little under the weather.) Nibbling on the pine nuts as you sip the hot tea helps soften its strong flavors.
Cook's note:
Tea can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled. Reheat before serving.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 hr
Yield
Makes about 3 quarts
Ingredients
3 quarts water
3/4 cup chopped pealed ginger
2 to 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
24 pine nuts
Mild honey to taste
Preparation
Simmer water, ginger, and cinnamon sticks in a pot, covered, 1 hour. Strain through a sieve into cups and garnish each serving with 3 pine nuts. Serve with honey.
