Spiced Citrus Herbal Tea with Honey and Echinacea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A soothing herbal tea blending citrus, warming spices, and echinacea to ease cold symptoms and support immune health. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, fresh orange slices, 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 90 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 fresh orange slices
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 5 fresh ginger slices
• 1 dried echinacea tea bag
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 cups water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 5 fresh ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 dried echinacea tea bag and 4 fresh orange slices. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove the tea bag, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger slices. Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until dissolved.
4. Step 4: Pour the tea into mugs and serve warm to soothe cold symptoms and support recovery.