Citrus-Honey Herbal Tea with Echinacea and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A warm herbal tea blending citrus, honey, and ginger with echinacea to help soothe cold symptoms and support immune health. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, fresh ginger root, dried echinacea tea bags 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 70 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 4 cups water
• 1 inch, sliced thinly fresh ginger root
• 2 dried echinacea tea bags
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 thin slices orange slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium pot over high heat.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 2 dried echinacea tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes until the tea is fragrant and ginger flavor infuses.
3. Step 3: Remove the tea bags and ginger slices with a slotted spoon.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm until dissolved.
5. Step 5: Add 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 4 thin orange slices to the tea, letting it sit for 2 minutes to blend flavors before serving warm.