Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea with Cinnamon Stir

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A warm, aromatic tea combining honey, lemon, ginger, and cinnamon to soothe sore throats and nasal passages during a cold. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced, water, ground cinnamon 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 3, 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

• 1.5 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 3 whole cloves cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 3 cups of water with 1.5 inches of peeled and sliced fresh ginger and 3 whole cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the ginger flavor is strong and aromatic.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat, strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof container, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons raw honey, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
5. Step 5: Pour into mugs and serve warm, sipping slowly to relieve throat irritation.