Honey-Ginger Tea with Lemon and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-21 · Updated 2026-07-21

A soothing hot tea blending fresh ginger, honey, and cinnamon with a bright splash of lemon to invigorate and comfort. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, water, 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 inch piece sliced thin fresh ginger root
• 4 cups water
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 slices for garnish lemon slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 2 inch piece of fresh ginger sliced thin and 1 whole cinnamon stick, reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
2. Step 2: Remove saucepan from heat and strain the ginger and cinnamon out, pouring the hot liquid into four mugs.
3. Step 3: Stir 3 tbsp honey into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the tea and stir well.
5. Step 5: Garnish each mug with a lemon slice and serve immediately for a warming, aromatic beverage.