When it gets truly uncomfortable and cold outside, there is arguably nothing better than a cup of warming ginger tea with a spoon of sweet honey. However, this combination is not only useful for warming up on cold days, but also offers several other benefits.
For example, ginger (Latin: Zingiber officinale) is said to alleviate nausea, bloating, indigestion, and pain. These remarkable effects are attributed to the essential oils and non-volatile pungent compounds, such as gingerol, contained in every ginger rhizome. The characteristic aroma is produced by the zingiberol it contains.
Furthermore, ginger can also be used for cooking. The pungent compound gingerol imparts a wonderful spice and freshness to every dish.
For us, ginger is considered a true miracle cure, but honey also possesses numerous excellent properties. This was already known many thousands of years ago. The earliest depictions of humans collecting honey date back to 12,000 BC.
For a long time, honey has been considered the number one home remedy for colds and coughs, and naturally also as a traditional sweetener.
For the Egyptians, honey was a true treasure. It was used as a commodity and means of payment, and was furthermore considered the “food of the gods”. The Greeks were also enthusiastic about honey early on and used it as a beauty and healing remedy. Even Olympic athletes at that time drank honey water to regain their strength more quickly.
Such a wonderful combination as ginger and honey naturally could not be missing from our Compass Mints. In our Ginger-Honey pastilles, we combine the spicy freshness with a delicate sweetness, while remaining sugar-free, as always.
