Chapter 4“This tea should do the job,” Nicolaj said. He reached for one of a number of ceramic containers, each one sculpted by a local potter, on a shelf of an antique hutch. Each canister was marked with a beautifully hand painted plant to identify the contents inside. “Ginger is a natural remedy for stomach ailments and should help ease your discomfort.”
Placing the canister on the hutch dresser top, Nicolaj pried off the lid.
“It smells lovely,” his customer said, deeply inhaling the aroma. “I’ve always heard ginger ale works in a pinch, but I’m not much a fan of soft drinks. Too much sugar.”
He proceeded to scoop the loose tea into a small stainless steel container. When it was sufficiently full, Nicolaj screwed the lid on and passed it to her. “Yes, it works, but leaving out all t
