Honey-Garlic Lemon Tea with Echinacea

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A warm herbal tea combining honey, garlic, lemon, and echinacea to support immune function and ease cold symptoms. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, fresh garlic cloves, crushed, fresh 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 100 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: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 100 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a gentle boil in a kettle or pot. Add 2 crushed fresh garlic cloves and 3 slices fresh ginger, simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and add 2 echinacea tea bags, steeping for 7 minutes until the tea is dark and aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Remove tea bags, garlic cloves, and ginger slices carefully. Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Pour into mugs and serve warm to help soothe throat irritation and support cold recovery.

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