4.9 from 32 votes
Lemon Ginger Tea
This lemon ginger tea recipe is easy to make and packs a flavorful punch. Made with ginger root, honey, lemon and turmeric, it is sweet, spicy and refreshing. Drink it as a pick-me-up when your feeling under the weather, or as a way to unwind after a long day!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
547 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ginger start with ½ tablespoon if you want it less spicy, fresh, grated, heaping tablespoon
- 1 lemon juiced, large
- Pinch Turmeric less than ¼ teaspoon
- honey to your taste
- lemon for garnish, slices
Optional add ons:
- 1 cinnamon stick small
- mint leaf fresh
Instructions
- In a saucepan or teakettle, boil the water. Stir in the ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, and honey (start with 1 tablespoon of honey and add as you need).
- Immediately turn the heat off. Cover the teapot and allow the ginger tea to steep for 10 minutes.
- Place a small mesh strainer over your cup and pour the ginger tea through. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
54.7kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15.7g
(5%)
Protein
0.8g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
102mg
(2%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
10.1g
(20%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
28.9mg
(32%)
Calcium
36.3mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54.7kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 10.1g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 28.9mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 36.3mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.