🌿 Ginger Water (Mediterranean-Inspired)

A refreshing, anti-inflammatory drink with ginger, lemon, and mint — perfect for hydration and digestion.

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 large piece fresh ginger (about 2–3 inches), peeled and thinly sliced

• 4 cups (1 liter) of water

• 1 lemon, sliced

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves

• Optional Mediterranean touches:

  • 1–2 tsp honey (preferably raw)

  • 1 small cinnamon stick

  • A pinch of turmeric

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🍋 Instructions

1. Boil the ginger:
   Add ginger slices to a pot with the water. Bring to a boil.

2. Simmer:
   Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to extract the flavor and beneficial compounds.

3. Add lemon and mint:
   Turn off the heat. Add sliced lemon and mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes.

4. Strain:
   Strain the drink into a jug or glass bottle.

5. Sweeten (optional):
   Add honey if desired, while the drink is warm.

6. Serve warm or cold:

   • Warm: soothing for digestion

   • Cold: refreshing detox-style drink

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🌱 Benefits

• Helps with digestion

• May reduce inflammation

• Can ease bloating

• Supports hydration and gentle detoxification

(Healthy effects come from continued good diet and lifestyle, not a miracle drink.)

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🍹 How to Drink It

• 1 cup in the morning

• 1 cup in the evening

• Enjoy up to 1 liter per day if comfortable