Ginger Lemon Brown Sugar Tea
Since many of you are home with your families practicing social distancing, be sure to catch my “FaceTime” appearance on NBC's TODAY Show this morning at 8:45am ET. I’ll be at my Bedford, New York farm and host Savannah Guthrie will be broadcasting from her home - we’ll be discussing healthy foods and drinks that boost the immune system.
On my Instagram page earlier this week, I posted a short video demonstrating how to make my Ginger Lemon Brown Sugar Tea - a tasty tonic filled with vitamins and nutrients to soothe irritated throats. If you missed it, I posted it below, but you can also go to @marthastewart48 or @marthastewart to watch the clip and to see other great tips and ideas for passing the time at home productively. Plus, don't forget to read our magazine "Living" and to visit our web site at marthastewart.com for lots of information and inspiration. If there is something you'd like us to cover, let us know - we are here to help you all get through this most challenging time.
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- I made a large pitcher of this Ginger Lemon Brown Sugar Tea for my staff the other day and served it with a homemade lemon poppy loaf. Making healthy drinks and baking delicious treats for your family are two ways to make the best use of your time at home. I, and my talented editors at “Living,” will be posting a lot of videos for you as a way to keep you busy and pleasantly distracted during the coming weeks.
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- The ingredients for my tea are very simple – just light or dark brown sugar, ginger, lemon, and water.
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- Ginger is among the healthiest spices. It’s loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for the body and the brain. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric and cardamom. The rhizome, or the underground part of the stem, is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold.
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- For as long as I can remember, I’ve always used Domino® Sugar. Domino’s offers dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar, and granulated sugar. I am sure you’ve all used their sugar over the years.
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- Watch my video to get the exact recipe. This drink is flavorful and the ginger adds a spicy kick.
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- It can be served hot, warm or cold.
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- And, served with a sweet loaf, everyone will be sure to come back for seconds, and even thirds of both.
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- But what if your brown sugar is hard as a rock? When brown sugar is exposed to air it can solidify as it loses moisture. You can prevent this by limiting brown sugar’s exposure to air, but you can also soften it up very easily – it does not have to be thrown away.
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- Just place the rock-hard sugar into a microwave-safe dish, and top it with a slice or two of apple – you can also use a sheet of damp paper towel.
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- Next, cover it with plastic wrap and microwave it at 10-second intervals until it is soft.
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- Once it is soft, using a fork, break up the pieces and use right away.
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- Here’s a closer look at my brown sugar, which is now in perfect condition.
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- Store brown sugar in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place in an airtight sealable container. This container is made by Pyrex. This tip is also on my web site at marthastewart.com, a great resource for so many recipes, ideas and projects you can do during this time and at any time of year. In the comments section below, let me know what else you’d like to learn – I am eager to hear from you.
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