Lemon-Ginger Infused Green Tea with Honey
A soothing hot green tea infused with fresh lemon zest and ginger, sweetened lightly with honey for a calming yet invigorating imbibe. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, green tea leaves, fresh ginger root 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 1, 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
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp green tea leaves
- 1 inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 tsp lemon zest; cover and steep for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 2 tsp green tea leaves to the infused water and steep for an additional 3 minutes until the tea turns a bright amber-green and the aroma is fragrant.
- Step 3: Strain the tea into a cup, discarding solids, then stir in 1 tbsp honey until fully dissolved, tasting to adjust sweetness if desired.
- Step 4: Serve immediately while warm for a comforting and revitalizing drink.
