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Ingwertee

ginger tea

noun ING-ver-tay Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Usage Note

Ingwertee is made by steeping fresh or dried ginger root in hot water, often with lemon and honey. Popular as a warming remedy for colds and digestive issues. A common fixture in German pharmacies and health food stores.

Examples

"Bei einer Erkältung hilft ein heißer Ingwertee mit Zitrone und Honig."

Natural Translation

For a cold a hot ginger tea with lemon and honey helps.

Literal Translation

At a cold helps a hot ginger-tea with lemon and honey.

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