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Ginger Tea With Lemon

Ginger Tea With Lemon

A soothing and invigorating homemade ginger tea, perfect for colds, digestion, or just a warming beverage. The freshness of lemon cuts through the spiciness of the ginger beautifully.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage, Hot Drink
Cuisine: International
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ginger Tea Base
  • 4 inches Fresh ginger root Peeled and thinly sliced or coarsely grated
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup (optional) To taste
  • 1 whole Lemon For juice and garnish
Optional Additions
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder For extra health benefits
  • 2 whole Cinnamon sticks

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the ginger: Peel the fresh ginger root and slice it thinly or coarsely grate it. The thinner the slices, the stronger the flavor extraction.
  2. Simmer the ginger: In a small saucepan, combine the 4 cups of water and the prepared ginger. If using cinnamon sticks or turmeric, add them now.
  3. Boil and steep: Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes. This allows the ginger's essential oils to fully infuse the water.
  4. Strain the tea: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs or a teapot, discarding the ginger solids (and cinnamon sticks, if used).
  5. Sweeten and serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice into each mug to taste (about 1/2 lemon per two cups is usually good). Stir in honey or maple syrup if desired. Garnish with a thin wheel of fresh lemon and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For a stronger flavor, smash the ginger slices lightly with the back of a spoon before simmering. This tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.