Soothing Ginger Lemon Honey Tea Recipe for Fast Immune Boost
A comforting and immune-supporting tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, and raw honey for a spicy-sweet, soothing drink perfect for cold season or anytime you need a gentle boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated
- 1 medium fresh lemon, thinly sliced plus extra juice to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 4 cups (1 liter) freshly boiled water
- Optional: a few sprigs fresh mint leaves
- Optional: 1 small cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Peel about 2 inches of fresh ginger root and grate it finely using a microplane or small grater (about 2 minutes).
- Thinly slice one medium lemon, removing any seeds. Reserve some lemon juice by squeezing a wedge or two (about 3 minutes).
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of fresh water to a rolling boil. If using an electric kettle, aim for just off boil (around 200°F or 93°C).
- Place grated ginger and lemon slices into a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Pour hot water over them and cover. Let steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser into mugs to catch ginger pulp and lemon seeds.
- Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey while the tea is still warm. Add reserved lemon juice to taste and stir well.
- If using fresh mint or cinnamon stick, add them during steeping or as garnish before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the soothing warmth.
Notes
Grate ginger instead of slicing for better flavor extraction. Do not over-steep lemon to avoid bitterness (8-10 minutes ideal). Add honey after tea cools slightly to preserve enzymes. Adjust honey and lemon juice to taste. Tea can be stored in fridge up to 24 hours and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 4560
- Sugar: 1317
- Carbohydrates: 1317
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