Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea with Cinnamon

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A soothing herbal tea blending honey, lemon, fresh ginger, and cinnamon to help calm coughs and ease throat discomfort during a cold. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, water, 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 70 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Middle Eastern cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1-inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root, and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the water is infused with ginger and cinnamon aroma.
  2. Step 2: Strain the hot infusion into a heat-safe teapot or cup, discarding ginger slices and cinnamon stick.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until honey is fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired.
  4. Step 4: Sip slowly while warm to soothe throat irritation and support hydration during cold symptoms.

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