You will need:

• 1 cup pure water
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger root
• 1/4 tsp honey (optional)
• 1 tiny pinch cardamom
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 pinch black pepper

Bring the water to a boil.

Add ginger, cardamom, turmeric and black pepper, turn off heat, cover and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain, stir in the honey and enjoy warm.

(Serves 1)