Steamed Lemon-Honey Ginger Herbal Tea
A fragrant and revitalizing hot tea combining lemon, honey, and ginger to soothe throat irritation and congestion. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, lemon, 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
- 1.5 inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 1 medium, sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp, raw or organic honey
- 4 cups water
- 1 small stick (optional) cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add 1.5 inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 small cinnamon stick if using.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer the ginger and cinnamon mixture gently for 10 minutes to extract flavors.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and add 1 medium sliced lemon to the pot. Let steep for 5 minutes to infuse bright citrus notes.
- Step 4: Strain the tea into mugs, then stir in 2 tbsp raw honey until fully dissolved. Serve warm for soothing relief.
