Description
Savor the zesty brightness of Lemon Ginger Tea, a delightful blend that warms the soul and refreshes the senses. This invigorating beverage is perfect for any season—whether cozying up on chilly evenings or cooling down during hot afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener (to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: slice ginger thinly and zest the lemon before juicing.
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan.
- Once boiling, add sliced ginger and half of the lemon zest; steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweetener.
- Strain the tea into cups, discarding ginger slices; garnish with additional lemon slices or mint if desired.
- Serve hot or pour over ice for a refreshing iced tea version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg