Honey-Lemon Ginger Tea with Fresh Mint

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A warming herbal tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, honey, and mint to help soothe sore throats and congestion during a cold. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, fresh lemon juice, raw honey 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: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1 inch peeled and sliced fresh ginger root and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the water with ginger’s spicy warmth.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and pour the ginger water through a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or cup.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey until honey dissolves completely.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 fresh mint leaves to the tea and let steep for 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove the mint leaves before drinking to enjoy a soothing, refreshing beverage that helps ease cold symptoms.

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