The Bathtub Retreat
When I was eight weeks pregnant with my first baby, the smell of literally anything cooking made me want to move into the bathtub. My stomach was in constant revolt, and the only thing that kept me from completely losing my mind was a massive knob of fresh ginger.
This ginger tea is my ultimate survival liquid. If you are dealing with the worst kind of morning sickness, or if your toddler just ate something questionable off the living room floor and their tummy is doing flip flops, this is the remedy. You just peel and slice the ginger, throw it in a pot with water, and let it do its thing.
The Thirty Minute Bathroom Floor Sit
The instructions tell you to simmer the ginger for twenty to forty five minutes. I know you have a million things to do. I know the laundry is staring at you. But let it bubble. The longer it sits in that hot water, the more of that spicy, warming magic gets extracted into the liquid.
Use those thirty minutes to sit on the bathroom floor and scroll through your phone in peace. The steam rising off the pot will clear your sinuses and settle your stomach all at once.
Two Calories Of Pure Comfort
Then you strain it and add the lemon, a little honey, cinnamon, and cayenne. Please do not skip the cayenne pepper. That tiny pinch of heat is what makes your throat feel better and makes you feel like you are actually healing from the inside out.
And at just two calories per cup, this is a massive win for anyone watching their glucose levels. When I was navigating my gestational diabetes, finding a warm, soothing drink that did not spike my blood sugar was incredibly hard. Most teas were loaded with hidden sugars. This one gives you all the cozy comfort with zero guilt and zero spikes.
Wrap Your Hands Around It
Pour it into your favorite heavy mug. Wrap both hands around the warm ceramic. Take a deep breath of that spicy, citrusy steam. You are keeping everyone alive today, and that is a massive accomplishment. Drink it slow, mama.
