Spicy Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

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A warming herbal tea combining honey, fresh lemon, and ginger with a hint of cayenne to help relieve congestion and soothe a sore throat during a cold. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh ginger, lemon juice, 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 90 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 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes to extract the ginger flavor.
  3. Step 3: Strain the ginger-infused water into a heatproof mug. Stir in 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper on top and stir gently. Sip slowly while warm to help clear nasal passages and soothe throat discomfort.

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