Spiced Honey-Garlic Tea with Fresh Lemon and Cinnamon
A warm, comforting tea combining honey, garlic, lemon, and cinnamon to help ease congestion and soothe the throat during a cold. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together water, garlic cloves, crushed, 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 70 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 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 oz fresh ginger root, sliced
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups water with 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 oz sliced fresh ginger root, and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the water is fragrant with garlic and cinnamon.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a teapot or heatproof container.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice while the tea is still warm. Pour into cups and serve immediately to relieve cold discomfort.
