Why is it so hard to find?

[plunkybug]

WANTED: a good ginger tea, free of licorice or anise or fennel, or anything that is remotely licorice tasting.

Any advice from my tea loving friends? I found one tea at Whole Foods without, but it had stevia, and I think that tastes kinda bitter.

I am seriously thinking of buying some ginger, boiling it in some water with lemon slices or wedges, and adding honey. If I made a lot of it, I could cool it, and make a tonic of sorts and bring it woth me to work or wherever. I know I got digestive thingies to take with me around, but I think having ginger tea here and there would be good for my tummy (and my sinuses). I'd need a recipe of sorts though.

I should also get other teas, just for the pleasure of drinking. I so still have honeydew melon white tea. I want more though. I think I will need to find a nice tea shop. I know we have a few around town.

EDIT: It looks like there are a few Republic of Tea blends that might be good, though I don't know if I will be able to find the ones I am interested in at the stores here. Might have to order online.

Comments

[plunkybug.livejournal.com]

I was told ginger tea with honey by the guy who checked my tongue out. Said my digestion was poor (and I had a spleen disorder). Ginger and lemon, or ginger and mint, are probably both alright. Do you find stevia has an odd taste?

[intotheraw.livejournal.com]

If you use too much stevia it can be a little bitter. Less is more. I use the herb and brew it along with the rest of my tea, and I think it tastes nice and sweet.

[plunkybug.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. Maybe I will try that mix, though I like things sweet, so i don't know if a little stevia would be enough.

[intotheraw.livejournal.com]

I think it tastes just like sugar, if it is fresh anyway.

If you are going to use honey, make sure it is raw. That way it has the nutrients that have been suggested to you. Otherwise it's just eating sugar and not nutritionally significant :)

Honey

[plunkybug.livejournal.com]

That, and it should be local too.