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Bariatric Tea

A metabolism-boosting herbal tea blend for post-bariatric surgery nutrition, combining ginger, green tea, chamomile, peppermint, and lemon for gentle digestion and hydration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Wellness
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger thinly sliced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 3 green tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose green tea leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
  • 1 tablespoon dried peppermint leaves
  • 1 medium lemon thinly sliced
  • 6 cups filtered water
  • 1 small cinnamon stick optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried turmeric optional

Equipment

  • Large kettle or pot for boiling water
  • Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser
  • Glass measuring cup or mixing pitcher
  • Glass jar with airtight lid for storage
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Sharp knife for slicing fresh ginger
  • Cutting board
  • Microplane zester (optional)

Method
 

  1. Rinse fresh ginger under cool water and thinly slice into coin-size pieces.
  2. Bring 6 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a large kettle or pot over high heat (approx. 212°F, about 5 minutes).
  3. Add green tea bags or loose leaves and sliced ginger to the hot water; steep green tea for 3 to 4 minutes to avoid bitterness.
  4. Stir in dried chamomile flowers and dried peppermint leaves; steep for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Add lemon slices and optional cinnamon stick and turmeric; steep together for 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove tea bags, ginger, herbs, and spices; discard solids.
  7. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer cooled tea to a glass jar with an airtight lid and refrigerate for up to 6 days.
  9. Serve chilled over ice or gently reheat to 160–170°F before sipping slowly.

Notes

Brew a batch weekly and store in individual jars for convenient grab-and-go servings.