Lemon Cinnamon Ginger Tea
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Lemon Cinnamon Ginger Tea
Description
Lemon Cinnamon Ginger Tea mixes sliced orange and lemon with crushed cardamom pods, fresh chopped ginger, a cinnamon stick, and a touch of peppercorn simmered in water. The simmering softens the citrus and allows the spices to infuse deeply, creating a balanced hot tea that combines citrus brightness with warm, spicy notes. Adding sweetener to taste adjusts the flavor according to preference.
This tea makes a calming drink for any part of the day and can be served hot. The inclusion of citrus fruits and spices means it offers a layered taste that can be enjoyed plain or lightly sweetened. Simmering gently ensures the flavors meld well without bitterness.
You can tweak the amounts of ginger and other spices to suit your taste and reuse the ingredients by adding fresh water for a second brewing to extract more flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4-5 cardamom pods crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger chopped, fresh
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon peppercorn
- 6 cups of water
- sweetener your choice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Once it boils, cover the pot and reduce heat. Let it simmer until the citrus fruit has softened.
- Strain out the beverage and serve with your choice of sweetener.
Notes
- Adjust simmering time according to your desired strength of flavor.
- Taste and tweak the balance of ginger and other spices after the first batch to suit your preferences.
- Add sweetener of your choice after tasting the brewed tea.
- Reuse the citrus and spices by adding fresh water to the pot for a second round of tea.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 11 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 11kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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