Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/2 hr

　　Pleasantly pungent and sweetened to taste with honey, this tea soothes and refreshes after a big meal. (We also like to brew a pot any time we feel a little under the weather.) Nibbling on the pine nuts as you sip the hot tea helps soften its strong flavors.

Ingredients

　　3 quarts water

　　3/4 cup chopped pealed ginger

　　2 to 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

　　24 pine nuts

　　Mild honey to taste

　　Simmer water, ginger, and cinnamon sticks in a pot, covered, 1 hour. Strain through a sieve into cups and garnish each serving with 3 pine nuts. Serve with honey.

　　Cook's note:

　　Tea can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled. Reheat before serving.