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    Home » Drinks

    Lemon ginger tea

    Published: Feb 21, 2020 · Modified: Jan 29, 2023 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 21 Comments

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    Lemon ginger tea is a soothing infusion of fresh ginger and lemon, lightly sweetened with honey. This healthy detox tea without tea leaves makes a perfect caffeine-free drink for children as well as grownups.

    honey lemon ginger tea
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    • Benefits of Ginger Tea
    • How to Make 5-Min Lemon Ginger Tea
    • Tips
    • More Immune-Boosting Homemade Drinks Recipes
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    Back in 2010, while our visit to the beautiful city of Srinagar in Kashmir, I first tasted this delicious tea. Perched on Kral Sangri hill which captures the finest panoramic view of the Dal Lake, surrounded by the majesty of the Zabarwan Mountains, our stay at Taj Vivanta was memorable. Their elaborate tea lounge offered lemon ginger tea along with an array of other teas and the herbal Kashmiri Kahwah.

    honey lemon ginger tea

    Although I enjoyed Kahwa, I truly fell in love with the taste of their hot ginger tea. Since then I tried various brands of lemon ginger tea. But none of them matched the natural taste I was looking for.

    A couple of years later, when I visited Kerala, I bought some rolled tea leaves. I steeped them with fresh ginger and lemon. The tea turned out pretty good, but it had a slightly bitter taste of the tea leaves.

    Although not the taste I was looking for, it helped me to my eventual and now perfect recipe. The tea does not really need any tea leaves. Simply some grated (or sliced) organic ginger boiled in hot water, fresh lemon juice, and optional honey.

    Ingredients for lemon ginger chai

    Benefits of Ginger Tea

    • Good home remedy for cough, cold or sore throat
    • Boosts immunity
    • Improves digestion
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Stress reliever

    How to Make 5-Min Lemon Ginger Tea

    1. Grate fresh ginger
    2. Boil 2 cups of water and add grated ginger
    3. Add lemon juice
    4. Strain, add honey (optional), and enjoy hot!
    photos one through four showing how to make lemon ginger tea

    My winter ritual is to have a nice hot cup of traditional ginger chai in the mornings and this soothing lemon ginger tea in the afternoon.

    honey lemon tea

    Tips

    • Make sure to strain the tea using a small tea strainer
    • Honey can be substituted with maple syrup, brown sugar, or any sweetener you like
    • Feel free to skip the honey or sweetener altogether as the tea by itself has a nice taste and zing
    lemon ginger tea

    More Immune-Boosting Homemade Drinks Recipes

    • Haldi Doodh
    • Kadha
    • Adrak Chai
    • Masala Doodh
    • Mulled apple cider

    Love quick and easy homemade drinks? Do try my hot mulled apple cider for your next gathering, especially during the fall and winter months.

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    Lemon ginger tea

    Lemon ginger tea - Soothing infusion of fresh ginger and lemon lightly sweetened with honey.
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 23kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel 2 QT Sauce Pan
    • double walled insulated glasses
    • tea strainer

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon ginger grated or 1 inch ginger sliced for a mild flavor
    • 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons honey add to preferred sweetness

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, add water and bring to a boil.
    • Add grated ginger and bring it to a rolling boil. Turn the heat off.
    • Stir in lemon juice.
    • Strain into cups, add honey and enjoy hot.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 8mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Simply Splendid Food says

      December 29, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Such a god Idea. I will make it tomorrow morning. A nice way to start the day! ?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 30, 2016 at 12:18 am

        Yes, perfect day to start the day! I would love to know how you like it. Thank you!!

        Reply
    2. annika says

      January 01, 2017 at 9:50 am

      This is my go-to-tea when I feel a sore throat coming on! Lovely tea cups!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 01, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you Annika! So soothing for the cold winters.

        Reply
    3. Doctor Jonathan says

      January 01, 2017 at 11:56 am

      This is a very healthy drink and one the whole family can enjoy. Thank you for sharing your personal choice of recipe for this amazing tea!

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      • Archana says

        January 01, 2017 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you Doctor! Its super healthy with very basic ingredients. Must have for everyone.

        Reply
    4. kavitaparvathi says

      January 14, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Lovely and indeed a healthy option.

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      • Archana says

        January 15, 2017 at 9:43 am

        Thank you Kavita!

        Reply
    5. Foodeva Marsay says

      January 16, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Delicious and Soothing indeed.

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      • Archana says

        January 16, 2017 at 12:20 pm

        Thank you Marriam!

        Reply
    6. Iwanttobeacook says

      January 19, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      I love tea. Great suggestion 😉

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 19, 2017 at 5:52 pm

        Thank you! I hope you enjoy it soon.

        Reply
    7. elliebleu says

      January 23, 2017 at 2:11 am

      I saw your recipe today and I gave the tea a try. It was so refreshing. Thank you for sharing. -Ellie

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      • Archana says

        January 23, 2017 at 12:14 pm

        Thank you for your feedback Ellie! So glad you enjoyed it. So healthy and simple to make.

        Reply
    8. Graça Lagrifa says

      November 23, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      I tried yesterday . So good and refreshing!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 23, 2017 at 9:01 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    9. Joi G Kush says

      January 01, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      On this cold winter evening, I am reminded of my travels to Dharamsala with every sip. Thank you for sharing!5 stars

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      • Archana says

        January 04, 2020 at 9:55 am

        You are welcome! Thank you for the feedback

        Reply
    10. Sara says

      January 23, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      I just got back from a month in India and was missing my afternoon Ginger Lemon Honey Tea. Thank you for sharing your recipe. It is delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Mariam says

      March 19, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Can we use ginger powder for this? If yes, how much?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 20, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        You can add 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder per cup of water, although the taste will be much different than fresh ginger.

        Reply

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