If you shred ginger and let steep for about 15 minutes and then strain the juice into the lemon water, you get so many healthy issues. I am not good at the end part, about what it does and all. Oh, and if you have high cholesterol or high sugars, add 2tablespoons of cinnamon to the ginger while it is still steeping. Now I can remember hearing how great this was and that, but I didn't pay enough attention. But this drink is very tasty and very good. Some add honey. What do you do to yours?