Like I said, wash with water, take an amount about the size of two of your thumbs and cut 1/4 inch thick sections (kinda like pepperoni)....about a dozen of them....boil in water for 10-15 minutes (longer = stronger), sweeten with honey (or sugar if you don't have any)....drink hot.

It's good stuff.

PS If you are new to the wonders of ginger tea, you may wish to boil for only 3-5 minutes...but I prefer 10-15 minutes for stronger tea.