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Green tea and fresh ginger are a timeless pairing: light, bright, and gently invigorating. If you’re looking for a warm ritual to support steady energy and mindful eating, this two-ingredient tea is easy to brew, affordable, and tasty hot or iced.

Why This Works

  • Green tea offers a gentle lift that helps you feel focused without jitters.
  • Fresh ginger adds cozy spice and a satisfying “treat” factor, which can make it easier to pass on random snacking.

No hype—just a dependable habit that complements balanced meals, movement, and good sleep.

Ingredients (1 large mug)

  • 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf green tea)
  • 4–6 thin slices fresh ginger (well washed; peeling optional)

Optional for flavor (choose one): lemon wedge or ½ tsp honey

Step-by-Step

  1. Pre-warm the mug: Rinse with hot water; discard.
  2. Steep ginger: Add ginger slices to the mug. Pour in 8–10 oz just-off-boil water (about 190–195°F). Cover and steep 3 minutes.
  3. Add green tea: Steep 1½–3 minutes more; taste at 2 minutes to avoid bitterness.
  4. Finish: Remove tea and ginger. Add lemon or a light touch of honey if you like. Sip warm.

When to drink: 30–60 minutes before lunch or during the afternoon slump.

Iced, Make-Ahead Version

  1. Simmer 12–15 ginger slices in 2 cups water for 5 minutes.
  2. Turn off heat; add 3 green tea bags. Steep 2 minutes; remove tea.
  3. Cool, bottle, and refrigerate up to 3 days.
  4. To serve: ⅔ cup concentrate over ice + ⅔ cup cold water. Lemon optional.

Variations (Still Two Ingredients)

  • Oolong + Ginger: Toastier, rounder flavor.
  • Black Tea + Ginger: Bolder cup for mornings.
  • Green Tea + Peppermint: Ultra-fresh; great iced.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use just-off-boil water for green tea; too hot = bitterness.
  • Taste as you steep and pull the tea early if you prefer a lighter cup.
  • Brew at the same time each day to anchor the habit.

Printable-Style Recipe Card

Two-Ingredient Ginger Green Tea
Prep: 2 mins Steep: 3–6 mins Total: 5–8 mins Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf)
  • 4–6 thin slices fresh ginger
  • Optional: lemon wedge or ½ tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Add ginger to a pre-warmed mug; pour in 8–10 oz just-off-boil water. Cover 3 mins.
  2. Add green tea; steep 1½–3 mins, tasting at 2 mins.
  3. Remove tea and ginger. Add lemon or a light touch of honey if desired. Serve hot—or chill for iced.

If you want a different flavor lane (citrus, chai-ish, minty), tell me and I’ll tailor a two-ingredient version around it.