Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe
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This refreshing Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe is so easy to make, and not only is it flavorful, it’s also full of healthful benefits. It can be enjoyed warm or over ice for a cool crisp drink.
Growing up ginger ale was one of my favorite beverages. It was zingy and always meant comfort when my tummy was hurting or the butterflies were flying and flitting around in there. These days, I still enjoy a crisp glass of ginger ale just as much as way back when. I decide to try my hand at making some homemade ginger tea along with some lemon since the two always play so nicely together. Lemon Ginger Tea is a quick and easy beverage that is just as zingy and refreshing as any ginger ale that could be found for purchase. Plus, it’s homemade fresh right in your own kitchen.
Ginger is known for it’s potential stomach calming and inflammation reducing qualities, thus the quieting of the fluttery stomach, and lemon is healthful for so many things, like helping achieve a pH balance, Vitamin C and liver health. So this simple tea packs a wallop of goodness, along with no added preservatives or junk. It’s a win win win!
This Lemon Ginger Tea can be served warm, sweetened to your preference with a little honey, or pour over a tall glass of crushed ice for a refreshing, crisp drink. Go ahead and stock up on more fresh ginger root and lemons. I think you’ll be making this again and again once you experience how easy and how satisfying it really is.
To make a batch, thinly slice a couple of inches of ginger root and a lemon and add to hot water to steep for awhile. Strain and add honey or sugar to sweeten if desired. Serve right away or refrigerate covered for up to a few days (if it lasts that long).
Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe
Lemon Ginger Tea
A soothing and refreshing tea that can be served warm or cold.
Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2-inch piece ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Remove boiling water from heat. Add sliced ginger and lemon to hot water.
- Allow to steep for about 20 minutes. Strain. Serve warm or cold. Add honey if desired.
Originally published August 23, 2014.
Oh and I know just the whiskey to add to this tea!
Umm all about this! ????????
Oooh american Honey??!!
Ahh…looks so soothing. Especially for the coughing my kids have been doing this week. Beautiful photos!
Happy Monday. Hope it’s great!
Mine turned out bitter, anyone else have that problem ?
Honey added to taste should offset the bitterness.
Add some sugar even diet kind will help..I boil the ginger root add lemon..then strain it and add sugar..to best get ginger to release juice you crush the ginger some then boil a little longer water turn brown…
Natural health has the best ginger..in comes in a powder you put in hot cup and add sugar it already comes with sweet taste and you can add 1 small pack of sugar as if you were drinking coffee..I usually find the tea in a chinese store..
Doesn’t the sugar defeat the benefits of the healthy tea? Try organic honey.
Sugar is sugar and honey is also classified as sugar as far as what it does in your body.
Try some drops of liquid Stevia.
Yes but proper honey is full of antioxidants.
And if you have to use sugar please use real cane sugar.
Just put lemon slices in from the center. The white parts of the fruit is what’s bitter- so after you steep remove them. ???? That might help.
Lemon. Ginger. and Honey. Oh my gosh, I need to try this recipe.
Can’t wait to try this!
Would you believe I just had my first taste of lemon ginger tea at a restaurant in Malibu, CA, a few days ago?! We were visiting family and went out with my mother-in-law and I loved it!!
Oh wow! I bet it tasted better in Malibu. 😉
Is it necessary to peel the ginger? Better for flavor?
I think it is better for flavor, Chris. Have you ever peeled ginger before? If not, it’s super easy to do with a spoon. The skin comes right off.
You can freeze your ginger to keep it good longer or so you never run out when the store is closed. I have been making this for years for upset tummies or colds. I love it.
Can I take this tea at night?
Yes, this is caffeine free.
This tea is highly prescribed for colds/flu by naturopaths to be taken especially before bed as it acts as a decongestant. Taken with oil of wild oregano (5 drops under the tongue followed by a quick guzzle of juice 3 times a day for 2 days) and you can get rid of most flus or colds within 24-48 hours. Amazing combo.
That is fabulous information! Thank you for sharing it, Janice.
Do you have to use the lemon rind? Can you just use the lemon juice instead.?
As with a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, the majority of the lemon’s health benefits are hidden in the peel.
TThis is wonderful for everyones health as it is full of vitamin C and bioflavonoids from the inside of the peel. You can save the slices in the fridge for three or four days and then candy them for use in baking later. Or preserve them in salt and add them to salads. However, organic lemons are best as they don’t havee wax coatings or insecticides on them.
Hi! Is it okay if I boiled together the grated ginger and sliced lemon? or do I have to boil first the water before putting the ginger and lemon? they say boiling the lemon will lose its vitamin. is it true?
It doesnt matter as ling as you let it rest/steep for a few minutes .
can I keep this refrigerated for the next day?
Yes, you can.
Does it have to be refrigerated?
Is it possible if just to stock it without putting inside the refrigerator???
does it have to be refrigerated?
No , but it will preserve the flavor better
Hi! I’m a diabetic with fibromyalgia…fun. I’m always trying to find healthy choices that help relieve chronic pain and this recipe hits the spot. I’ve also added turmeric capsules in my diet which is also helping. Thanks so much for this recipe! I’ve pinned it to my favorites. I’m making a quart at a time and putting it in the fridge. I’m also spreading the word to family & friends. Thank you! 🙂
Can you reheat this after being refridgerate?
Hi everyone, I found this blog post and thought might help:
How To Make Delicious Ginger Tea At Home
https://freshtea.com/how-to-make-ginger-tea/
How ling can it be refrigerated
It should be okay refrigerated for 3 days. Maybe longer, but I have not tested this in a scientific manner.