Oats, Ginger, & Cinnamon Tea
Reminiscent of Mexican horchata, this beverage is circulation-boosting, warming, and rich with the lactation-supporting benefits of oats.Recipe from The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and halved
- 3 cinnamon sticks (or 2 tbsp ground cinnamon)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp honey, or to taste
Instructions
- Bring 7 cups (1.7 L) water to a boil in a medium pot.
- Add the oats, ginger, cinnamon sticks, and salt to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer, three-quarters covered, for 30 minutes. Check to make sure the water level remains the same, adding more water if needed. Keep an eye on the pot, as it is very easy for this tea to boil over.
- When the water has turned a milky white color and the mixture has a smooth consistency, strain it, saving the oats for another use (congee or cookies come to mind!). Pour the tea into a glass jar or directly into your mug, then stir in the honey. Sprinkle the top with a touch of ground cinnamon and drink warm.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by adding a little boiling water, stir, and enjoy!