Hot, sharp and clean, with fresh ginger and lime added at the end. It has that comforting home-infusion warmth without becoming heavy or automatically sweet. Direct, aromatic and bright.
Wash the ginger and cut it into thin slices. It does not need to be perfectly peeled; just remove dry or very fibrous parts.
Place the water and ginger in a pot. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the aroma is clear and the liquid turns lightly golden.
Turn off the heat, strain the infusion, and let it settle for 2 minutes. Squeeze the key lime and add it at the end so it keeps its fresh acidity.
Sweeten with honey only if you want to soften the heat. Serve hot; it should feel aromatic, sharp, and clean, not heavy.
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