Try Crystallized Ginger Tea for Soothing Support

Theresa Groskopp

crystallized ginger tea Crystallized ginger tea is not only delicious it may also offer potential benefits to support your health. Learn more here!
It's common to make ginger tea by grating a piece of ginger and letting it steep in hot water before adding a sweetener like sugar or honey. However, using crystallized ginger is a quick, easy way to make a delicious cup of ginger tea without a lot of fuss. Crystallized ginger tea is a great way to warm up from the inside out on a cold night--and it comes with potential health benefits, too.

Potential Health Benefits of Ginger

This spice is a popular condiment used in baked goods, stir fry, sushi, soups, teas, and more--and it also has a long history of use as a home remedy. For nearly 5,000 years, people in China and India have used ginger tonics to offer home remedies for a number of ailments. But what makes ginger so useful? Gingerol. Ginger is made up of 115 chemical components, and gingerol in particular offers therapeutic properties. Gingerol has been found to possess properties that may support the immune system, promote gut health, ease an upset stomach, and more. Here are a few potential health benefits that may be supported by using ginger:
  • May provide support for travel-related discomfort. Some studies have concluded that ginger works better than a placebo to address the symptoms of feeling motion-related sickness.
  • Nausea support. Many studies have found that ginger is better than a placebo when it comes to supporting stomach discomfort associated with pregnancy. Other studies have found that ginger may address nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
  • Support the body's immune system. Gingerol has a powerful antioxidant effect, which may keep the body's defense system strong. Antioxidants protect the body against harmful agents called free radicals, which you encounter daily through the body's natural functions and external sources such as cigarette smoking, medications, chemicals and pollutants.
In addition to its potential therapeutic properties, ginger has some nutritional properties as well. Although it is typically consumed in small amounts, ginger can be a low-calorie and low-fat source of iron, calcium, and fiber.

How to Make Crystallized Ginger Tea

Crystallized ginger, or candied ginger, is widely available in the baking section of most grocery stores or health food stores. It is made by drying and curing slices of ginger and then coating them in sugar. This soft, sweet, and spicy snack can be eaten on its own or used in baked goods, salads, or other dishes to add an extra bite. It's also popular to use crystallized ginger to make a sweet ginger tea. There are a few ways you can go about this. Some people simply place a piece of crystallized ginger in the bottom of a cup, add boiling water, and let it steep. This is a quick and easy way to make crystallized ginger tea. You can adjust your cup of tea to your taste by adding more or less candied ginger. Others prefer to make a ginger tea and then add crystallized ginger for extra kick. You can do this by grating a piece of ginger and adding it, along with boiling water, to your cup. Then use crystallized ginger for additional ginger flavor and sweetness. Allow the tea to steep for at least a few minutes before drinking. Just keep in mind that crystallized ginger contains added sugars, so you may want to watch your serving sizes and be sure you don't eat too many sweets. Studies have shown that a diet high in carbohydrates, including sugar, may make it difficult to maintain an appropriate weight and support blood sugar levels within the recommended range.

Getting Started

If you want to add more ginger to your diet, crystallized ginger might be just the thing you're looking for. Whether you eat candied ginger plain or use it to make a crystallized ginger tea, you may receive potential health benefits. Shop our selection of crystallized ginger at Healthy Natural Concepts to see what products work best for you! And if you've found a crystallized ginger product that you enjoy, please share your experiences in the comments below!
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Theresa Groskopp

Certified Nutritionist in Appleton, Wisconsin,Founder of Natural Healthy Concepts. Natural health and nutrition advocate. Enjoys gardening, biking, fitness, boating, animals (especially cats), and cooking.

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