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Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

A hot mug steeped with fresh ginger, lemon, and honey. It is simmered briefly on the stove so the ginger flavor comes through clearly.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
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Steaming mug of honey lemon ginger tea with a lemon wedge

Why you’ll love it

  • Fresh ginger gives a cleaner bite than powdered spice alone.
  • Honey softens the tart lemon without tasting heavy.
  • Ready in about fifteen minutes start to finish.
  • Uses pantry and produce items most kitchens already have.

Ingredients

Servings2

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel the ginger and slice it into thin coins.

  2. 2

    Bring water and ginger to a boil in a small pot, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in the juice; add the cinnamon stick for the last 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in honey until dissolved.

  5. 5

    Strain into two mugs.

  6. 6

    Add a thin lemon slice to each mug and serve hot.

Pro tips

  • Simmer longer for a stronger ginger taste.
  • Strain well so no fibrous ginger pieces remain.
  • Add honey off the heat so it stays smooth.

Easy substitutions

honey
maple syrup
fresh ginger
1 tsp ground ginger
cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Storage and reheating

Storage

Keep strained tea in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 2 days.

Reheating

Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat until hot; do not boil hard.

Nutrition

Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.

Calories
100
Protein
0 g
Carbs
27 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g

Budget friendly · Stovetop · Vegetarian

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