Lemon-Honey Ginger Tea with Cinnamon for Nasal Congestion

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A soothing hot tea made with fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon to help relieve nasal congestion and cold discomfort. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add 1-inch peeled thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a mug to remove ginger slices.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp raw honey until honey dissolves completely. Sip slowly while hot to help clear nasal passages and soothe throat.

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