Spiced Citrus-Honey Herbal Tea Blend
A warm herbal tea combining citrus and honey with warming spices to soothe sore throats and ease cold symptoms. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, fresh lemon slices, fresh orange slices 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
- 4 cups water
- 4 fresh lemon slices
- 4 fresh orange slices
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 5 whole black peppercorns
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 whole cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger root, and 5 whole black peppercorns. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat and simmer the spiced water for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and add 4 fresh lemon slices and 4 fresh orange slices. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Strain the tea into mugs and stir in 3 tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Serve warm to soothe sore throats and support immune health.
