Ginseng Tea

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Ginseng is believed by the Chinese to brighten the eyes, enlighten the mind and increase wisdom. Western medicine will only concede the eye part, although a cup of ginseng tea when you're feeling low can be so restorative that you might believe the East is on to something. —Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Six half-cup servings
  • 1ounce whole dried ginseng root
  • ounce whole licorice root
  • ounce fresh ginger root, plus more for garnish if desired
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the ginseng and 8 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and simmer for 1 hour. Add the licorice root and ginger root and 2 more cups cold water. Bring the tea to a boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes and strain. Serve in 4-ounce cups garnished with an additional slice of peeled ginger root for aroma.

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Ginseng roots are usually pretty expensive, but if you want a cheap source check out www.wisconsingrownginseng.com. They have small roots starting at just $65/lb on sale. Much better than the expensive roots from Hsu's.

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Adapted from "Tonics: More Than 100 Recipes That Improve the Body and the Mind," By Robert A. Barnett, Harper Perennial, 1997.

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