Ginger Lemon Water

Ingredients – Makes 1 liter:

1. 1 liter water
2. 1 piece fresh ginger about 10 cm or 1/2 cup grated ginger – like in the plate in the photo
3. 2 lemons juice + peel
4. 1-2 tablespoons honey optional for sweetness
5. A very small pinch of black pepper optional – it helps with ginger absorption

Hot Method – For maximum benefits:

1. Boil the water: Put 1 liter of water on the stove until it boils.
2. Add the ginger: Slice the ginger thinly or grate it and add it to the boiling water.
3. Simmer: Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. The lemon: Turn off the heat and add the juice of 2 lemons + the peel. Cover it and leave it for 5 minutes.
5. Strain and drink: Strain the drink. You can add honey when it is warm not very hot. Add a pinch of black pepper at the end.

Cold Method – Like in the bottles:

1. Grate the ginger finely like in the photo.
2. In a bottle: Put the ginger + juice of 2 lemons + 1 liter cold water.
3. Soaking: Put it in the fridge for 8-12 hours. The longer it sits the stronger the taste gets.
4. Strain before drinking.

How to drink it:

• For digestion: 1 warm cup on an empty stomach
• Throughout the day: Drink it cold instead of regular water
• Duration: 5 days then take 2 days off

Important tips:

1. The secret: Fresh ginger is much stronger than powder.
2. For sensitive stomachs: Start with a small amount of ginger so it does not cause heartburn.
3. Storage: It lasts in the fridge for 3 days.
4. Not recommended: For people with ulcers, gallstones, or those taking blood thinners. Pregnant women should check with their doctor.

Refreshing drink and it helps with warmth and digestion 👌