Ginger Lemon and Honey Tea
Ginger Lemon and Honey Tea is a delicious warm drink but also will sooth a cold or sore throat.
Servings: 2
Calories: 51kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
- cutting board
- strainer
- small pot
Ingredients
- 2 chunks fresh ginger, peel intact
- 2 cups water
- ½ lemon
- 4 teaspoons honey
- optional : sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, sliced limes, or mint sprigs
Instructions
- Place the water in a small pot on medium high heat. Slice the ginger in thin slices and add to the pot.
- Bring to a boil , turn off heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the ginger from the tea and pour directly into a cup or a mason jar if making in advance.
- Stir in honey and add lemon slices before serving. Maple syrup, oranges, limes or fresh mint are optional and can also flavor your tea.
Notes
The more Ginger you add to steep the spicer it will be.
VEGAN TEA OPTION: use maple syrup instead of honey
Wondering what to do with left over ginger? If using it for more tea, slice it before freezing and pull out as needed.
VEGAN TEA OPTION: use maple syrup instead of honey
Wondering what to do with left over ginger? If using it for more tea, slice it before freezing and pull out as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg