Lemon-Honey Ginger Tea with Cinnamon for Soothing Sore Throat
A warm herbal tea combining ginger, lemon, honey, and cinnamon to ease sore throat and boost comfort during mild viral symptoms. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger, 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 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
- 1.5 inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger and 1 whole cinnamon stick to boiling water, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or teapot.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp raw honey while tea is warm, mixing well until honey dissolves.
- Step 5: Serve hot in mugs to soothe throat discomfort and provide gentle relief.
