Shogayu (Honey Ginger Tea)

Name: Shogayu (Honey Ginger Tea)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 30 g fresh ginger (about 4 cm), finely grated; 400 ml Water; 2 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp potato starch or kuzu (optional); 1 tbsp cold water, for the starch (optional); 2 slices Lemon (optional)

A fiery-sweet mug of fresh ginger and honey that warms you from the toes up. Japan’s go-to drink for cold nights and sniffles.

Japanese · Drinks · prep 5 min · cook 5 min · serves 2 · Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian

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Ingredients

30 g fresh ginger (about 4 cm), finely grated
400 ml Water
2 tbsp Honey
1 tsp potato starch or kuzu (optional)
1 tbsp cold water, for the starch (optional)
2 slices Lemon (optional)

Method

Bring the water to the boil in a small pan, add the grated ginger and simmer for 2–3 min.
For the traditional silky texture, mix the starch with the cold water, stir it into the pan and simmer for 30 seconds, until slightly thickened.
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the honey so its flavour stays fresh.
Strain if you prefer it smooth, pour into mugs and add a slice of lemon.

Tips

Never give honey to babies under 1 year old. For a vegan version, sweeten with sugar or maple syrup.
Make it stronger or milder by changing the amount of ginger.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Just One Cookbook Japanese Cooking 101

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