Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea with Cinnamon
A warm, fragrant tea blending honey, lemon, fresh ginger, and cinnamon to soothe sore throats and ease nasal congestion. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, fresh ginger root, cinnamon stick 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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4, for garnish lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water, 2 inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root, and 1 cinnamon stick to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the liquid is fragrant.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and strain out the ginger slices and cinnamon stick into a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
- Step 4: Pour into cups and garnish each with a slice of lemon. Serve warm for best soothing effect.








