Ginger Brown Sugar Tea

Ginger Brown Sugar Tea is a classic TCM dietary remedy. Ginger is acrid and warm, dispersing cold; brown sugar is sweet and warm, nourishing blood. Together they dispel cold, warm the stomach, and promote blood circulation—ideal for winter and menstrual care.

Ingredients

• Fresh ginger, 3-5 slices (about 15g)
• Brown sugar, 15-30g
• Red dates, 3-5 (optional)

Preparation

1. Rinse and slice ginger
2. Add about 300ml water and ginger to a pot
3. Bring to boil, then simmer 5-10 minutes
4. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved
5. Optional: add red dates for extra blood-nourishing effect

Benefits

Dispels Cold

Ginger’s warming nature disperses wind-cold. Good after getting chilled or at the onset of a cold.

Warms Stomach

Ginger warms the stomach and stops vomiting, helpful for nausea from stomach cold.

Relieves Dysmenorrhea

Brown sugar warms the channels and moves blood. Beneficial for period pain from cold stagnation.

Prevents Colds

Drinking regularly in winter can boost resistance and prevent wind-cold invasion.

Suitable For

• Cold constitution, easily chilled
• Stomach cold, indigestion
• Menstrual cramps, heavy clots
• Early stage wind-cold

Precautions

• Not suitable for yin deficiency with fire or excess heat
• Use with caution if diabetic (brown sugar)
• 1-2 cups daily, avoid excess