Lemon-Honey Ginger Tea with Cinnamon and Clove
A comforting hot tea combining fresh ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, and clove to soothe sore throats and congestion. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 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 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
- 2 tbsp, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 4 cups water
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, raw honey
- 4, for garnish lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 1 whole cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to infuse and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher, discarding solids.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved.
- Step 5: Pour into mugs and garnish each with a lemon slice. Serve warm for soothing relief.
