Honey-Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea for Congestion

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A soothing herbal tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, and honey to ease congestion and calm cold symptoms. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, water, 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Global cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root, and 1 small cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the water is fragrant and slightly reduced.
  3. Step 3: Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Pour into mugs and sip slowly while warm to help relieve congestion and soothe a sore throat.

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