Honey-Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea for Soothing Sore Throat

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A warm, comforting herbal tea combining ginger, lemon, and honey to soothe sore throat irritation associated with the common cold. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, thinly sliced, 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 Global cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 small cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to extract flavors.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a mug.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp raw honey until honey dissolves completely.
  5. Step 5: Sip slowly while warm to relieve throat discomfort and promote hydration.

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