Description
A comforting beverage combining the bright flavors of lemon, the spicy warmth of ginger, and the sweetness of honey, perfect for soothing throats and lifting spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh ginger (about 2-inch piece)
- Fresh lemons
- Honey (or maple syrup)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Optional aromatics: fresh thyme, cinnamon stick, or turmeric
- Garnish: lemon slices, ginger coins, and herb sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the ginger: Peel and slice thin coins or grate for more intensity.
- Boil the water: Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
- Steep the ginger: Add ginger to boiling water, reduce to a simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add lemon: Remove from heat, stir in juice of 1-2 lemons, add lemon zest if desired.
- Sweeten: Add honey to taste while tea is warm, stirring until dissolved.
- Strain and serve: Strain into a teapot or mugs, garnish with lemon slices and thyme.
Notes
For iced tea, cool the brewed tea before sweetening, then chill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: ginger tea, lemon tea, honey tea, soothing drink, herbal tea
