{"slug":"ginger","name":"Ginger","steep_time":{"low_seconds":300,"high_seconds":600},"steep_temperature":{"low_c":95,"high_c":100,"low_f":203,"high_f":212},"web_url":"https://timebeforetea.com/teas/ginger","title":"How to Brew Ginger","description":"Steep Ginger for 5m – 10m at 95°C – 100°C (203°F – 212°F). A step-by-step brewing guide from Time Before Tea.","steps":[{"name":"Measure your tea","text":"Use about one teaspoon of Ginger leaves per 8 oz cup."},{"name":"Heat the water","text":"Bring fresh water to 95°C – 100°C (203°F – 212°F). Water that is too hot will scorch the leaves."},{"name":"Steep","text":"Pour the water over the leaves and steep for 5m – 10m. Start at the shorter time and taste as you go."},{"name":"Strain and serve","text":"Remove the leaves as soon as the steep is done so the tea does not turn bitter."}],"faqs":[{"question":"How long should you steep ginger tea?","answer":"5 to 10 minutes in boiling water for fresh or dried ginger. For a stronger, spicier tea, simmer sliced ginger for 10–15 minutes."},{"question":"How much ginger should I use per cup?","answer":"About a 1 inch (2–3 cm) piece of fresh ginger per 8 oz (240 ml) cup, sliced or grated, or one to two teaspoons of dried ginger."},{"question":"Do you need to peel ginger for tea?","answer":"No. Wash it well and slice or grate it with the skin on. The peel is thin and edible, and it all gets strained out."},{"question":"Does ginger tea have caffeine?","answer":"No. Ginger tea is an herbal tea made from the root of the ginger plant, so it's naturally caffeine-free unless it's blended with real tea."},{"question":"Can you over-steep ginger tea?","answer":"Not really. It won't turn bitter, but it gets spicier and more pungent the longer it steeps. If it's too strong, dilute it with hot water."},{"question":"Can you make ginger tea ahead?","answer":"Yes. Simmer a large batch, strain it, and keep it in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat it or drink it cold."}],"product_handles":[],"store_available":false}