Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea for Soothing a Scratchy Throat

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A warm, invigorating tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, and honey to ease throat irritation and congestion. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, 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 60 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 American cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 2 inches of thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 cinnamon stick if using.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the tea is fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a cup. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Sip slowly while warm to help soothe a sore or scratchy throat and relieve nasal congestion.

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