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Soothing Honey Lemon Ginger Tea for Increased Immunity

This recipe shows how to make ginger, lemon, honey tea so you can reap all of its health benefits and boost your immunity during flu and cold season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Steeping time5 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey lemon ginger tea
Servings: 1
Calories: 13.3kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely grated unpeeled raw ginger root or more, for extra spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon raw unfiltered honey or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 cup of water in the microwave or on the stovetop until the water begins to boil. Pour the hot water into a coffee mug.
  • Coarsely grate the unpeeled ginger root, place in a tea infuser and drop into the hot water. You can also add the ginger gratings straight into your mug.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice into the hot water. Steep until cool enough to drink, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the honey.
  • Serve with a little extra honey on the side.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh raw ginger root, and raw unfiltered honey for maximum nutritional benefits.
The cook time assumes using a microwave oven to heat the water.

Nutrition

Calories: 13.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 12.3mg | Potassium: 15.3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7.9mg | Iron: 0.02mg