Honey-Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea for Cold Comfort
A warm, soothing herbal tea combining honey, lemon, and ginger to help alleviate cold symptoms and promote hydration. 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 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 tbsp, thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 4 cups water
- 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 small stick cinnamon stick
- 5 fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 small cinnamon stick.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to infuse.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, strain out ginger slices and cinnamon stick, then stir in 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
- Step 4: Pour tea into mugs and garnish each with 5 fresh mint leaves. Serve warm to soothe sore throat and congestion.
