Lemon-Honey Ginger Tea with Cinnamon and Cloves

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A warming tea blending fresh ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon, and cloves to soothe throat irritation and support cold symptom relief. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, 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 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

• 1 inch piece, sliced thin fresh ginger root
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
2. Step 2: Add 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 4 whole cloves to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or large heatproof pitcher.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
5. Step 5: Pour into mugs and serve hot, sipping slowly to soothe the throat.