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Refreshing and revitalizing, this lemon ginger tea is made with just 3 natural ingredients for a healthy and warming drink that’s perfect to enjoy during the cold weather. Simple to make and full of zesty flavor.
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As the weather gets colder, this drink is one of my favorite ways to warm up. I try not to reach for cups and cups of coffee, instead, I opt for a homemade ginger tea and lemon for a caffeine-free hot drink that is wonderfully zesty, refreshing, and energizing.
So quick and easy to make, and packed full of goodness, this is sure to warm you from the inside out!
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Why you will love this ginger tea recipe
- Quick: It only takes about 10 minutes to make this tea, and most of that time is hands-off. It’s perfect to enjoy halfway through a busy day.
- Natural Ingredients: Naturally sweetened, this 3 ingredient tea is full of goodness.
- Zesty! Ginger and lemon are such a great combination of flavors! This really wakes up your tastebuds!
Ingredients
- Ginger root: With a warming and spicy flavor, ginger is loaded with antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory.
- Lemon: Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and the highest amounts of vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
- Honey: If you can, use raw and natural honey rather than an artificial one. You can also skip the sweetener if you want a zero-calorie drink.
How to make Lemon Ginger Tea
- Place the sliced ginger in a small saucepan, and cover with 2.5 cups of water. Bring water to boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Let the tea steep for at least 5 minutes (or up to 10 minutes).
- Pour the liquid into 2 cups through a fine-mesh strainer to catch the large ginger pieces, then serve warm with a squeeze of a half fresh lemon per each cup and honey, to taste.
Benefits of ginger tea
Honey ginger tea is a caffeine-free and non-alcoholic beverage that aids digestion, helps soothe upset stomachs, and can reduce nausea. And it might help with morning sickness during pregnancy as well. Some other lemon ginger tea benefits include:
- Boosts immunity
- Improves stomach performance
- Reduce inflammation
- Fights respiratory problems
- Improves blood circulation
- Ward off germs
- Relieves menstrual discomfort
- Relieves stress
Hope you give this immune boosting tea a try and I am sure you will love it.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This honey lemon ginger tea recipe is easily doubled, so I often make a bigger batch to enjoy through the week. Once you have made the whole recipe, let it cool before storing it in an airtight container. It will keep well for up to a week.
Can you drink it cold?
This homemade ginger lemon tea can be enjoyed warm or cold. In the winter it’s a wonderful warming beverage, and in the summer, you can serve it over ice for a cooling drink. Either way, it’s super delicious!
Is it vegan?
Because this lemon ginger tea is sweetened with honey, it is not vegan. However, you can simply swap the honey for maple syrup to make this plant-based. You can also use a non-natural sweetener like granulated sugar or stevia if that’s what you have.
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Recipe Notes and Tips
- Use fresh ginger and lemon for the greatest health benefits and best flavor.
- Allow at least 5 minutes for the tea to steep. This will allow the flavor to develop. For a stronger lemon ginger tea, steep it for up to 10 minutes.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 inches fresh ginger, 2 tsp, peeled and sliced into thin ¼” thick pieces
- 2.5 cups of water
- Juice from 1 lemon, divided
- Honey, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the sliced ginger in a small sauce pan, and cover with 2.5 cups of water. Bring water to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Let the tea steep for at least 5 minutes (or up to 10 minutes).
- Pour the liquid into 2 cups through a fine mesh strainer to catch the large ginger pieces, then serve warm with a squeeze of a half fresh lemon per each cup and honey, to taste.
TIPS & NOTES
- You can store extra ginger tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Serve it cold or reheated.
- Use fresh ginger and lemon for the greatest health benefits and best flavor.
- Allow at least 5 minutes for the tea to steep. This will allow the flavor to develop. For a strong ginger tea, steep it for up to 10 minutes.
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