Warm Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother

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This honey ginger tea with lemon is a tangy infusion inspired by a combination of Indian, Egyptian, and Costa Rican wisdom for soothing the common cold. Make a pot in the morning when you are not feeling well and drink throughout the day, reheating by the mugful as needed. My husband and I keep these ingredients on hand throughout the winter just because we like them. For children, add a splash of orange juice to cool it down.

close up on two glass mugs of warm lemon, honey and ginger soother
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey, or to taste

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger root

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 3 ½ cups boiling water

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Boil water.

    an overhead shot of boiling water and all ingredients for Warm Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother

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  2. Place honey, lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon in a teapot or 4-cup glass measuring beaker with spout. Pour boiling water over mixture; stir until honey is dissolved.

    Looking down at boiling water pouring into mixture of honey, lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon in a glass beaker

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  3. Cover the teapot and let steep for 5 minutes. The ginger should sink to the bottom but may be strained while pouring into a mug.

Recipe Tip

Peel the ginger root before grating, as it can sometimes be bitter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
0g Fat
21g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 60mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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