At an Ayurveda and yoga retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru, the Munay Sonco Retreat and Yoga Center made the most amazing ginger-lemon tea. It gives you a lift, helps you feel stronger when you feel tired, and helps to alleviate some respiratory symptoms. I don't have their exact recipe, but here's my version.

Ginger and lemons are both heating and can increase pitta dosha, so in the summer be cautious about how much you drink. With traveling and feeling run down, my vata dosha had spiked, and the warmth of this tea is comforting as it balances vata.

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Ginger Lemon Tea

Difficulty: Beginner Cook Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 3 cups

Best Season: Winter

Dietary:

D Dairy Free E Egg Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegetarian

Description

Warming and vata balancing; can increase pitta.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 medium ginger root (peeled and sliced)
• 6 cups water
• juice of 2 medium lemons
• pinch mineral salt
• honey (to taste)

Instructions

1. Peel the ginger and slice it.
2. Place the ginger in a medium pot with 6 cups of water.
3. Heat on low for 1.5-2 hours, until the water reduces to about 3 cups.
4. Strain, then add the juice of 2 medium lemons.
5. Add a pinch of mineral salt and honey to taste.
6. If the ginger is too strong, dilute with hot water and add a little more honey (it should not taste sweet). Enjoy!