This high-octane concoction is a balm for scratchy throats and chilly bones.

I dont intend to ski or build a snowman.

My go-to is saeng-gang-cha, a Korean honey ginger tea, and the ultimate restorative elixir.

cup of tea

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You canfind it jarredat the store, but homemade is just as easy.

Made the way my grandmother taught me, it calls for just two ingredients: coarselychopped fresh gingerand honey.

Pulsing instead of whirling the machine nonstop will prevent the ginger from sticking to the blades.

ginger and honey

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The amount of honey depends on how much ginger you have.

If you’re the kind of person who likes the pungent heat of ginger, add less honey.

Stir the mixture with a spoon.

ground ginger in a food processor

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Once made, this elixir can hang out in your freezer for months.

It should feel very firm and without any blemishes or soft spots.

Jar of seonggangcha

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