Ginger Lemon Tea
Warm up your day with a soothing cup of Ginger Lemon Tea, a revitalizing herbal infusion packed with flavor and health benefits. This quick and easy recipe combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice with the aromatic heat of ginger, sweetened delicately with honey for a perfectly balanced brew. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a comforting beverage ideal for combating colds, soothing sore throats, or simply enjoying as a cozy pick-me-up. Customize your tea with a sprig of fresh mint for an added burst of freshness. Whether you’re starting your morning or winding down at night, this caffeine-free concoction will become your go-to for relaxation and wellness. Serve it piping hot and savor every sip of its invigorating, immune-boosting goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger root
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 leaves optional: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin pieces.
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half and slice the remaining half into thin rounds.
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add the sliced ginger to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the ginger to steep in the water for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Place the juice of half a lemon and honey into a teapot or directly into serving mugs.
Strain the ginger tea into the teapot or mugs, discarding the ginger slices.
Stir the mixture to dissolve the honey completely.
Add the lemon slices and optional mint leaves for garnish and enhanced flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
90 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
