Lemony Ginger Milk-and-Honey Tea
Milk is a dependable source of many nutrients, including 6 of the 8 nutrients that many Canadians don’t get enough of, such as calcium and vitamin D.
Ingredients
750 mL (3 cups) milk
60 mL (1/4 cup) fresh ginger, sliced
60 mL (1/4 cup) fresh lime leaves or rind of a lime, cut into strips
30 mL (2 tbsp) fresh lemongrass, sliced
Honey
Nutritional information
Energy
110 Calories
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrate
20 g
Fat
1 g
Fibre
0.1 g
Sodium
74 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient and % DV*
Calcium
14 % / 184 mg
Vitamin C
23 %
Riboflavin
16 %
Phosphorus
11 %
Vitamin A
9 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk and the other three ingredients to a boil on medium heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour tea into cups using a tea strainer. Serve with honey to taste.
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