Go Back
–+ servings
Top view of honey lemon ginger tea, with a lemon wedge on the cup.
Print Recipe
4.92 from 47 votes

Soothing Honey Lemon Ginger Tea for Increased Immunity

Warm tea made with honey, lemon and ginger for boosted immunity, detox, improved digestion, and anti-inflammatory benefits. The spiciness of the ginger is perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon and natural sweetness of honey.
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

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

Instructions

  • Heat the water in the microwave or on the stovetop to boiling. Pour the hot water into a coffee cup.
  • Coarsely grate the unpeeled ginger root, and place in a tea infuser.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice into the cup of water and drop in the tea infuser. Steep until cool enough to drink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey.
  • Serve with a little extra honey on the side.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh ginger root 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