Citrus-Honey Ginger Tea for Soothing Sore Throats
A bright, warming herbal tea blending fresh ginger, lemon, and honey to soothe throat irritation and support recovery from cold symptoms. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, sliced, water, raw honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger root, sliced
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water and 2 tbsp sliced fresh ginger root to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to extract flavor.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and strain out the ginger slices.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp raw honey and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice until honey dissolves completely.
- Step 4: Pour into mugs and garnish each with 1 lemon slice. Serve warm to soothe a sore throat.
