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A glass mug of lemon ginger tea with a lemon slice.
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Easy Lemon Ginger Tea

An easy recipe for how to make Lemon Ginger Tea. It's a soothing antioxidant-rich brew with many health benefits!
Course Drinks and Cocktails
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 70kcal
Author Elaine

Equipment

  • tea strainer optional
  • glass mug optional
  • microplane zester optional

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 teaspoons grated ginger (peeled or unpeeled) to a tea strainer or tea ball in a heat-proof cup.
  • Pour 1 cup boiling water through the strainer into the cup.
  • Allow the tea to steep for 5 - 7 minutes.
  • Add honey or other sweetener to taste.

Notes

See the post for instructions to make a pot of lemon ginger tea and suggestions for possible flavour variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg