Honey-Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea Blend
A soothing hot tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, and honey to ease throat irritation and congestion. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, water, 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 1, 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
- 1 inch, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 1-inch peeled thin ginger slices, 1 small cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the water is aromatic.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a mug to remove solids. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
- Step 3: Sip slowly while warm to help soothe throat and relieve nasal congestion caused by a cold.
