Ginger has several incredible health benefits. The superfood has long been used to treat nausea and morning sickness, aid in digestion, fight the symptoms of flu, lower blood sugar levels, and even reduce period pains (via Healthline). Some studies also suggest that ginger reduces LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. Adding ginger to coffee means adding its medicinal properties, too. In fact, Healthline notes that "coffee and ginger create one powerful free radical-fighting duo" as coffee also has significant levels of antioxidants.
This perhaps explains why several countries around the world already add ginger to their coffee. In the state of Kerala in India for example, a concoction called chukku kappi made up of dried ginger powder, black pepper, and coffee along with occasionally added other herbs, seeds, and spices, is often drunk as a home remedy for flu (via Onmanorama). Folks in Yemen enjoy a drink known as Qishr that is brewed using coffee husks, ginger, and sugar with cinnamon occasionally added to the mix (via Taste Atlas).
If the chukku kappi and Qishr seem too elaborate for busy mornings, SciTechDaily recommends simply stirring in some freshly grated or chopped raw ginger to your coffee and calling it a day. You could also use ground ginger but it won't dissolve well into your coffee. No matter how you choose to add the ginger, a little bit of spice is always nice, especially during the fall and winter seasons.
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