This tea is a little like a mother’s gentle belly rub for a sick child, as both peppermint and ginger have qualities that relax the smooth muscles that surround the intestine.

　　

Ingredients

makes 4 cup

　　4 cups water

　　4 1/2-inch slices peeled fresh ginger

　　1 green tea bag

　　1 peppermint tea bag

　　1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

　　1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey

　　

Step 1

Bring the water and ginger to a boil in a saucepan, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the green and peppermint tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Remove the tea bags and ginger, then stir in the lemon juice and agave nectar. Serve hot, or chill for at least 1 hour before serving over ice.

　　

storage

Step 3

Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 5 days.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(per serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 10

　　

Step 6

Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrates: 2g

　　

Step 8

Protein: 0g

　　

Step 9

Fiber: 0g

　　

Step 10

Sodium: 0mg

　　Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.