½poundginger rootpeeled and cut into ½ inch thick pieces
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring the water and ginger root to a simmer. Remove from heat, and let the ginger steep in the warm water for at least 30 minutes or transfer to a heat-safe container and refrigerate up to overnight.
6 cups water, ½ pound ginger root
After the ginger root steeps, pour the water through a mesh strainer, and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve cold with fresh lemon, mint, honey, or stevia. The ginger infused water may be enjoyed as-is or diluted down by adding extra water.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of the ginger infused water. Actual calories will vary.*For more information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Ginger Infused Water
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.3
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
17
mg
1
%
Potassium
157
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.