Red Dates and Ginger Tea > A Simple Homemade Drink for Digestion and Gut Health

You Will Need
Making this healing tea at home requires just a handful of wholesome, accessible ingredients.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20–30 minutes | Yields: 2–3 servings
8 to 10 dried red dates (jujubes): Rinsed thoroughly. (Tip: Slice them open or pit them to release more of their natural flavor and nutrients into the water).

1 to 2 inches of fresh ginger root: Peeled and thinly sliced or gently crushed to release its essential oils.

4 cups of filtered water

Optional natural add-ins: A small stick of Ceylon cinnamon, a few goji berries, or a raw honey drizzle (stirred