Plum Ginger Fireside

Plum and ginger make a lightly fruity warm infusion with a tang from the skin and a peppery finish. Ripe plum releases more flavor, especially when thinly sliced or gently pressed. Add a little ginger and give both ingredients time in the hot water. Taste before extending the infusion. The plum should still contribute softness between the warmer notes, rather than disappearing into a cup that has become almost entirely ginger.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 1/2 fruit Plum
• 2 slice Fresh ginger

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Plum and ginger · refreshing fluids

The 6 oz of hot water contributes to your day’s fluids, with plum and ginger providing the flavor that makes another glass appealing.

Plum · a reason to linger

Warm plum with ginger and you get a sweet-tart plum flavor in a cup made for small, comfortably warm sips.