Honey-Garlic Ginger Tea with Fresh Lemon

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A warming herbal tea blending fresh ginger, garlic, lemon, and honey to soothe sore throats and clear nasal passages. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, garlic cloves, lemon juice 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add 3 inches peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 2 crushed garlic cloves.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the tea is fragrant and infused.
  3. Step 3: Strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding ginger and garlic solids.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Serve warm in mugs to soothe cold symptoms.

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