Honey-Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea with Echinacea

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A soothing herbal tea blending fresh ginger, lemon, honey, and echinacea to help relieve cold symptoms and support immune health naturally. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, fresh lemon juice, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 dried echinacea tea bags and 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root into a large teapot or heatproof container.
  3. Step 3: Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and ginger slices, steeping for 10 minutes to extract flavors and beneficial compounds.
  4. Step 4: Remove the tea bags and ginger slices, then stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  5. Step 5: Serve the tea warm, sipping slowly to soothe throat irritation and ease cold symptoms.

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