Wedang Jahe - Indonesian Red Ginger Tea
A cup of hot wedang jahe with spices and herb warms and comforts your body and soul in cold weather. It helps heal your common flu right away. This can be your new favorite drink!
Servings: 2 litre
Calories: 515kcal
Ingredients
- 150 gr red ginger
- 50 gr white ginger
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 3 pcs pandan leaves
- 1 pcs cinnamon stick
- 150 gr palm sugar
- 2 pcs coconut sugar
- 3000 cc water
Instructions
- Wash the ginger and lemongrass thoroughly, then pat them dry. Lightly crush the lemongrass stalks and ginger to release their aroma
- Add all the ingredients to a pot, then pour in the water. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 60 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and strain the drink to remove the solids . Let it cool until warm enough to drink. Store any leftovers in a bottle in the fridge and enjoy your comforting red ginger drink.
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Notes
- Crush for stronger flavor – Lightly crushing the ginger and lemongrass with a pestle helps release their natural oils, making the drink more aromatic and potent.
- Strain for a silky finish – Remove the herbs and strain the drink through a fine sieve or coffee filter to get a smooth, residue-free tea.
- Simmer with the lid on – Keep the pot covered while simmering on low heat to prevent too much liquid from evaporating and to retain the full flavor.
- Cool before bottling – Let the drink cool completely before pouring it into bottles and storing it in the fridge.
- Shake before serving – Give the chilled drink a quick shake in a shaker before pouring. This creates soft, beautiful bubbles and makes it extra refreshing.
Nutrition
Serving: 200cc | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 124g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 16mg