Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea to Ease Cold Symptoms
A warm, soothing herbal tea with honey, lemon, and fresh ginger that helps calm cough and congestion during a cold. This American-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 2, 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
- 1-inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1-inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 whole cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the water is infused with warm spicy aromas.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the tea into a mug. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
- Step 4: Sip slowly while warm to help soothe throat irritation and loosen mucus.
