Description
A soothing and invigorating ginger tea made with fresh ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and honey, perfect for a calming and flavorful warm beverage.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 inch fresh ginger, (unpeeled, sliced thinly)
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 slice lemon
- ½ Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the unpeeled fresh ginger thinly to release maximum flavor during simmering.
- Combine and Heat: Place the sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, lemon slice, and water into a saucepan over high heat.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add Sweeteners: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice and honey or maple syrup.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the tea into a teapot or directly into your cup, garnish with a lemon round if desired, and enjoy hot. Add extra honey or maple syrup for sweetness if preferred.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor and health benefits.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- For a stronger tea, increase ginger slices or simmer longer.
- Optional: garnish with a cinnamon stick or fresh lemon round for presentation.
- This tea is great for soothing sore throats and aiding digestion.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
